Release Manager

Please note that this role involves a fixed rotation of 2 weeks on-site in Riyadh and 1 week remote. Ability to travel accordingly is required.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute software and systems releases across multiple platforms
• Create and maintain a detailed release calendar across all systems and environments
• Define release scope, timelines, and key milestones with product, engineering, and QA teams
• Manage end-to-end release processes, including pre-release checks, deployment, and post-release validation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and international teams
• Identify risks, resolve blockers, and ensure smooth delivery of releases on time and within scope
• Provide clear and regular status updates to leadership

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional experience in a similar managerial role (Program/Release/Delivery Management)
• Proven track record of managing multi-system, multi-platform rollouts (ERP, CRM, web, mobile, ticketing)
• Deep understanding of project and release management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps, CI/CD)
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken – daily communication in an international environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work across cultures, time zones, and teams with different approaches
• Structured, proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Nice to have:

• Experience in entertainment, hospitality, event management, or retail sectors
• Familiarity with booking, ticketing, and POS systems
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Offer:

• Travel and accommodation costs fully covered
• Private medical care
• 50% co-financing for the sports card
• Access to internal training platforms and certification programs
• Full work equipment provided
• Dedicated support from DCG consultant
• Long-term engagement (min. 6 months with possible extension)