Software Release Manager

Israel, Hod HaSharonFull-timeDescriptionWe are looking for a strategic and highly organized Software Release Manager to lead our release operations across a diverse portfolio of On-Premise and SaaS solutions. In this role, you will be the conductor of our delivery engine, ensuring that complex software updates reach our customers on time, with uncompromising quality.If you are a master of Agile release cycles, a mentor to Scrum Masters, and thrive on optimizing product delivery, we want you on our team.Responsibilities:Release Strategy and Orchestration:Plan and manage the end-to-end release lifecycle for multiple concurrent streams, including SaaS deployments and complex On-Premise versioning.Maintain the release calendar and coordinate across different scrums to ensure zero-conflict delivery schedules.Scrum Master Coaching and Mentorship:Serve as a "Scrum Master to the Scrum Masters," providing coaching on Agile delivery, velocity optimization, and consistent process application.Standardize Agile practices across scrums to ensure a unified approach to the "Definition of Ready", "Definition of Done” and scrum’s ceremonies.KPI Management and Reporting:Under the direction of the Director of Program Manager , define, measure, and analyze key delivery metrics (e.g., Release Burn-down, Defect Escape Rate, Actual Vs Planned)Provide data-driven visibility into release health, risks, and post-release performance to senior leadership.Quality and Risk Mitigation:Enforce high standards of delivery quality, ensuring all releases pass rigorous automated testing, security audits, and compliance checks before reaching production.Proactively identify and resolve cross-team dependencies and environmental bottlenecks.Manage the risk registry for releases, implementing contingency plans to prevent delays in high-stakes customer commitments.Tools and Process Innovation:Manage and optimize the release management toolchain within JIRA, Structure, and CI/CD pipelines.Drive continuous improvement by conducting version retrospectives to refine the release process.RequirementsProven Experience: Minimum 5+ years as a Release Manager or Program Manager in an Agile environment, specifically managing both SaaS and On-Premise software distributions.Agile Leadership: Expert-level understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with JIRA (Advanced), EazyBI, and Structure for tracking complex portfolios.Coaching Mindset: Demonstrated ability to mentor Scrum Masters and technical teams in a high-pressure delivery environment.Analytical Skills: Strong ability to translate raw project data into actionable KPIs and executive-level reports.Strategic Coordination: Exceptional skill in managing dependencies across distributed development teamsCommunication: Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills; the ability to balance the needs of Product Management, Engineering, and DevOps.Cross-Cultural Competence: Proven ability to communicate effectively and build consensus with teams across different time zones and cultural backgrounds, ensuring alignment despite geographical gaps