Senior Software Release Manager

Job Summary:

The Senior Software Release Manager will lead the strategic execution of Product Releases and complex airline releases by driving cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder alignment, and issue resolution. Oversee testing, prioritize defects, and manage customer negotiations to ensure seamless deployment, schedule consensus, and high-quality outcomes. This role requires strong software technical understanding, senior-level delivery and project management skills, excellent interpersonal skills, strong process understanding, and the ability to clearly present release status to stakeholders. Experience in complex customer-facing software delivery environments is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Coordinate software release processes, including planning, scheduling, and deployment, with a strong focus on quality and timeliness

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Product Management, and Program Management to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the release lifecycle, including SW and System Engineering, integration, and customer-facing teams. Provide leadership and influence across cross-functional team members so they remain focused, put effort into improving execution, remove blockers, and meet agreed deadlines

·       Oversee defect prior