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Release Manager
full-time•Poznan•PLN 8k - PLN 17k
About this role
<div class="content-intro"><h3>Who We Are:</h3>
<p>At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. </p>
<p>Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. </p></div><p><span class="TextRun SCXW164860902 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW164860902 BCX8">We are VML Enterprise Solutions - a group of talented engineers, tech experts, and creators who combine our passions and contribute to the IT world. You may know us better as Wunderman Thompson Technology – in 2024 we changed our name, but at the same time, we remained </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW164860902 BCX8">a great team</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW164860902 BCX8"> of people who deliver our best. We design, build, manage and run complex technology platforms and help our clients to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW164860902 BCX8">benefit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW164860902 BCX8"> from our work and creativity. </span></span> <span class="EOP SCXW164860902 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<h3>The opportunity:</h3>
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<p>An experienced Release Manager, who leads teams to follow best practices in development standards and coding reviews. You have an enthusiasm for learning new skills and initiative to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.</p>
<p>You will be primarily responsible the management and protection of releases through, where appropriate, Build/Develop, QA, UAT, Pre-Prod and Production environments across multiple technical stacks including front ends, middleware, core commerce platforms and more.</p>
<h3>What you’ll get to do:</h3>
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<li>Negotiate, plan, and manage all release activities.</li>
<li>Analyse risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.</li>
<li>Work cohesively with external partners, suppliers, product owners, and system integrators (SI’s)</li>
<li>Develop common strategies for release governance across multiple systems</li>
<li>Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required.</li>
<li>Act as guardian to uphold the integrity of the branching strategy and ensure processes are optimised to enable frequent and smooth releases</li>
<li>Know and understand impacts of branches and code merges in the repositories used by the dev teams.</li>
<li>Work with third party managed-hosting providers to increase automated processes end-to-end</li>
<li>Work with the development teams.</li>
<li>Coach and help automate release processes.</li>
<li>Inform senior management of enterprise-wide exposure to release risk and effectively mitigate it</li>
<li>Create, track, and maintain a published release and deployment calendar.</li>
<li>Know the tech stack of the development process so you can participate and discuss with the development teams the challenges of the full delivery workflow.</li>
<li>Maintain release documentation and manage key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists.</li>
<li>Work with respective teams for sign off including manual, automation, performance and security testing to name a few</li>
<li>Work with Infrastructure teams to improve a process, pass awareness of potential problems risks and oversee that the process is fit for the Release process needs.</li>
<li>Work closely with Project Management to ensure the efficiency of the delivery of Programmes and Projects (Control, Plan, Measure, Predict and React).</li>
<li>Work with Service Management in the Post-Mortem analysis and improvements identification.</li>
<li>Understand Infrastructure where applications will be deployed and the different technologies that can be involved in a complex e-commerce environment. This way you should build bridges between the product delivered and Infrastructure that supports it</li>
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<h3>What you should have:</h3>
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<ul>
<li>Experience in DevOps related release management including implementing and managing the release management lifecycle</li>
<li>Knowledge of software development, preferably on web (e-commerce) sites.</li>
<li>Knowledge in software build, repository, and maintenance tools like GitHub, Gitlab, Jenkins, Bitbucket or any other automation build and deployment tools.</li>
<li>Experience working in agile environments with SCRUM methodologies.</li>
<li>Passionate about delivering quality software and defending the customer/end-user perspective.</li>
<li>Good communication skills and teamwork believer.</li>
<li>Strong time management & organisational skills.</li>
<li>Interested in automating things.</li>
<li>You like to learn and investigate new technologies that the company is working with or will work in the future.</li>
<li>Experience in Continuous Integration, Delivery, Deploy methodologies.</li>
<li>Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.</li>
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<p>You will collaborate with our UK project team, <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210886554 BCX8">so</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210886554 BCX8">we’ll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210886554 BCX8"> need you to be </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210886554 BCX8">available</span> <span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW210886554 BCX8">until</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210886554 BCX8"> 18:00 PL</span></p>
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<h3>What we can offer you:</h3>
<p>Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.</p>
<p><strong>Permanent only:</strong><br>We offer a great benefits package including a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.</p>
<p>Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage.</p>
<p>We lead with <strong>Heart</strong>, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.<br>We empower your <strong>Brains </strong>for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.<br>And we champion <strong>Courage</strong>, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.</p>
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<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Please note that this job is a full-time position located in Poland, but the selection process will be conducted in English.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Please send over your CV in English.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">We are a part of VML Enterprise Solutions. Learn more about our us on dedicated social media:</span><strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wunthompsontechpl/"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Instagram VML Enterprise Solutions</span></span></strong></a><span data-contrast="none">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vml-enterprise-solutions/"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">our LinkedIn page</span></span></strong></a><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="none">and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@VMLEntSol"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">YouTube channel</span></span></strong></a><strong><span data-contrast="none">.</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">In compliance with Polish regulations, VML Enterprise Solutions is committed to fostering a transparent and ethical work environment. We encourage reporting of any potential irregularities or misconduct. For detailed information on our whistle-blower policy and reporting procedures, please refer to <a href="https://vml-es.com/procedures">our dedicated document</a>.<br><em>#LI-KB1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-EMEA</em><br></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The gross salary for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. This range reflects our broader group’s compensation framework across diverse agencies and disciplines. For this specific role, our offer will be determined within this range based on our internal benchmark, reflecting the specific market conditions for our discipline. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.</p>
<p>In addition to the salary range provided, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. While specific details may vary by agency, typical benefits often include: private medical care, professional development opportunities, training programmes and flexible working arrangements (where applicable). Some agencies may offer additional benefits<em>.</em></p></div><div class="title">Poland Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>8 500 zł</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>17 042 zł PLN</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">WPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p>
<p>VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.vml.com/">our website</a>, and follow VML on our social channels via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vml_global/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vmlyr/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/vml_global">X</a><u>.</u> </p>
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What you'll do
- The Release Manager will negotiate, plan, and manage all release activities while analyzing risks and resolving issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality. They will also communicate release details and schedules to the business and maintain release documentation.
About VML Enterprise Solutions
VML Enterprise Solutions brings together all of VML’s technology and data groups to form a single operating unit that services complex business challenges using the agency’s combined consulting, data, technology, and innovation capabilities.
Over 7,000 employees across VML’s key offices and local markets around the world contribute to the Enterprise Solutions offering to deliver on the increasing market demand for applications of AI, technology-driven transformation, and operational efficiencies brought to life via robust technology solutions.
VML Enterprise Solutions integrates deep technology services capability into VML’s core practices of Brand Experience, Commerce, and Customer Experience. The offering is direct to clients with best-in-class global scale in consulting, engineering, data, scaled automation and platform delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does VML Enterprise Solutions pay for a Release Manager?
VML Enterprise Solutions offers a competitive compensation package for the Release Manager role. The salary range is PLN 9k - 17k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Release Manager do at VML Enterprise Solutions?
As a Release Manager at VML Enterprise Solutions, you will: the Release Manager will negotiate, plan, and manage all release activities while analyzing risks and resolving issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality. They will also communicate release details and schedules to the business and maintain release documentation..
Is the Release Manager position at VML Enterprise Solutions remote?
The Release Manager position at VML Enterprise Solutions is based in Poznan, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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