- Location
- HR India Bangalore
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Workday
Description
Scientific Games:
Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.
Position Summary
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Release Management:
- Plan, schedule, and manage both regular and ad-hoc releases with high quality and within committed timelines.
- Ensure all phases of the release process are followed, covering planning, development, testing, and deployment.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks to align with business goals and release schedules.
Stakeholder Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for US-based clients, translating their requirements into actionable release plans.
- Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders, aligning cross-functional teams on deliverables.
- Provide timely updates on release statuses, potential impacts, and schedules.
Process Management:
- Utilize Agile and Waterfall methodologies to manage the release process effectively.
- Drive process improvements to streamline workflows and ensure efficient release management.
- Implement best practices in change management, ensuring adherence to both organizational and client-specific requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
- 8-12 years in IT, with a minimum of 5+ years in release management roles.
- Proven success managing complex releases and schedules for US-based clients.
Technical & Process Knowledge:
- Proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Familiarity with release management tools (e.g., JIRA, Jenkins, Git) and process automation.
Communication Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication, with experience in client and senior stakeholder interactions.
- Ability to translate complex technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) or Release Management.
- Experience managing distributed teams and remote resources.
- Background in software engineering or a related technical field.
Qualifications
SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.
