Release Manager

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at DescriptionRole SummaryThe Release Manager is responsible for managing the end‑to‑end release lifecycle for software applications. This includes scheduling releases, coordinating cross‑functional teams, enforcing release governance, and ensuring smooth deployments across all environments. The role acts as the central point of control for release planning, risk management, and production readiness.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and schedule releases across multiple applications and environments, maintaining a master release calendar.Coordinate cross‑functional teams (development, QA, operations, product) to ensure release readiness and alignment.Lead Go/No‑Go meetings and manage deployment checklists, approvals, and readiness criteria.Implement and govern release processes for code movement through dev, test, staging, and production.Manage risks and issues related to release scope, quality, and timelines; develop rollback plans.Oversee CI/CD pipeline activities and collaborate with release engineers on branching, merging, and versioning.Maintain release documentation, including runbooks, procedures, dependencies, and communication lists.Drive continuous improvement in release automation, tooling, and processes.Required Skills & QualificationsStrong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices.Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).Proficiency in version control, branching strategies, and release governance.Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or Agile/Scrum Master are highly beneficial.͏Mandatory Skills: GitHub Actions. Experience: 5-8 Years.The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $148,500 . Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options. Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law. Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome. Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.