Release Manager
Katowice, Poland
Product – Product Management /
Full-Time, Permanent /
Hybrid
THE ROLE:
As a Release Manager in the Product Engineering group, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering DAZN’s native mobile & TV application’s to the different stores and delivery channels. With 10 different release channels, including Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Amazon Store, you will be managing the releases and release process across all channels.
You will take a crucial part of managing what goes into the release from multiple teams. You will also be managing the quality approval process of the releases.
And you will be working with Key stakeholders, different Teams ( Development & QA) as well Managers to ensure we release high quality applications to our end consumers in an Multi international fast paced environment.
Do you want to be part of a team that engineers a global product that’s used by millions of users daily?
DAZN is one of the fastest-growing OTT companies in the world and streams over 40 different sports, from more than 300 different leagues, in over 200 countries. Since we launched in 2016, we have streamed more than 1 billion hours of content!
There's so much we must do. Get ready for the journey.
As our new Release manager, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Release Planning & Coordination:
Working with Product and Engineering teams to manage the release scope and timelines
Managing multiple release for Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku TV and more
Managing and Coordinating what goes into each of the releases from multiple release trains and from multiple teams across different locations (e.g. Poland, India and others) taking
Feature timelines into account.
Identify dependencies and risks associated with release activities and develop mitigation strategies.
Deployment Management:
Managing the rollout strategy for each of the release channels
Be the administrator of the developer consoles
Coordinate the submission of app builds, release notes, and other required assets for app store approval.
Monitor deployment progress and address any issues or roadblocks encountered during the release process.
Managing the quality process for the release candidates and for rolling them into production in cooperation with QA Teams for final Sign off
Communication and Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for release-related communications.
Communicate release schedules, status updates, and any changes to relevant stakeholders.
Process & improvement
Drive DAZN’s release technical strategy across living room devices, implementing and documenting best practices and improve the process
Maintain accurate documentation of release processes, procedures, and configurations.
Generate release reports and metrics to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement.
You’ll have:
Experience in Mobile app release, and releasing to Google Play Store / Apple App Store
Experience in working with multiple teams and multiple release trains
Experience in Jira and reporting as well processes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive actions
Proficiency in delivery / release management tools and release management software.
Basic understanding of mobile app development technologies (e.g., iOS, Android).
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
Proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
Attention to detail in managing release processes.
Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when necessary to support release activities.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Working in a fast paced environment
At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be.
As part of our team,you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop.
DAZN VALUES – THE ‘HOW’ IN WHAT WE DO:
AMBITIOUS – people who want to make a big impact and drive DAZN forward.
INVENTIVE – people with bright ideas who deliver great new experiences for our customers – and improvements for our business. People who come up with better, simpler ways of doing things.
PASSIONATE – people who are proud of our product, our content and our business – and love to shout about it. People who love what they do and show commitment every day.
BRAVE – people who take difficult decisions to help us focus on improving DAZN, our performance and our results.
SUPPORTIVE – people who know that we achieve more as a team than as individuals. People value inclusion and look out for each other, helping their colleagues enjoy their work and develop their careers. People who consider others before making decisions.
At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities.
Everyone has the opportunity to make change and impact our DEI journey by joining our ERGs: Proud@DAZN, Women@DAZN, Disability@DAZN and ParentZone.
If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.
Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.
We look forward to hearing from you.
