Release Manager
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Project Management
In short
Emerson is hiring a Release Manager in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, for a hybrid role. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree and 10-12 years of project management experience in embedded product development, with a focus on end-to-end ownership of the release lifecycle, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the release and program lifecycle, managing scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
- Develop and execute strategic forecasts and plans, setting clear milestones.
- Provide leadership to multi-functional teams, aligning stakeholders and influencing without direct authority.
- Partner with product management and engineering teams to ensure solutions address customer needs.
- Proactively identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate program risks.
- Ensure releases and programs meet high standards of quality, productivity, efficiency, and reliability.
- Communicate clear, actionable updates to stakeholders on release/program progress, risks, and resolutions.
- Ensure compliance with corporate, environmental, legislative, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.
- Lead post release/program evaluations to identify success and areas for improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in computer engineering or any other engineering field.
- 10-12 years of project management experience in embedded product development.
- Project management experience in embedded product development is a must.
- Demonstrated ability to plan/manage budget, resources, work activities, and risks/mitigations for New Product Development (NPD) projects.
- Experience working on teams that use Agile development methods.
Desired Qualifications
- PMP certified professional and Scrum Master certification would be an added advantage.
- Working experience in leading complex product development programs in a global setup.
- Hands-on experience in Electronics Hardware/Embedded Software development would be useful.
- Organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills with cross cultural adaptation.
- Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with senior leadership with confidence and clarity.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits plans.
- Variety of medical insurance plans.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee resource groups.
- Recognition programs.
- Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.
- Ongoing career development.
- Leadership opportunities.
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