P Would you like to join an international atmosphere and being involved in projects across Europe and with impact worldwide having the opportunity to consolidate your career? This is your opportunity! /p p We are looking for a Integrated Release Manager to join our team! /p p✨b Purpose and Role /b /pp As an Integrated Release Manager, you will be instrumental in orchestrating application deliveries across our Retail of the Future IT landscape, seamlessly integrating them into major software releases. You will set technical standards for applications, ensuring that teams adhere to quality benchmarks and execute deployments and releases efficiently. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on practices to build and maintain reliable deployment and release processes. You will collaborate with Portfolio and Lifecycle Management to enable reliable releases in our various international markets. With your technical expertise, you will guide distributed product teams to comply with standards in terms of processes and tools. You will champion /pp automated quality assurance processes to verify and maintain high standards swiftly and continuously and ensure the automated provisioning of quality information throughout the release /pp process. /p p b Tasks Key Responsibilities /b /pulli Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. /lili Develop and maintain comprehensive software lifecycle management processes. /lili Work closely with development, QA, operations, and program teams to ensure alignment and smooth transitions between stages. /lili Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with software releases and lifecycle processes. /lili Implement and promote best practices for continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and DevOps. /lili Maintain detailed documentation of release processes, lifecycle stages, and related procedures. /lili Communicate internally (to development teams or program functions) and externally (to end-users and markets) relevant updates (e.g. planned maintenance, etc.) /lili Act as liason and facilitator between the teams to coordinate the implementation of systems and releases from testing phases into the production environment, ensuring a seamless transition, stability and minimal disruption to operations. /lili Ensure all software releases comply with regulatory and company standards. /lili Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to software releases and lifecycle management. /lili Provide training and support to team members on release management and lifecycle processes. /lili Leverage SAFe principles to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of software development and release processes. /lili Coordinating systems and interfaces in the rollout process, hereby considering ongoing deployments, integration, and end-to-end tests. /li /ul p b Education and Qualification /b /pulli Bachelor#39;s or Master#39;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Systems or a STEM related field. /lili Proven experience of 5+ years in managing IT infrastructure with a demonstrated understanding coordinating between system releases, rollout, and testing. /lili Knowledge about Mercedes-Benz Sales IT setup and architecture /lili Strong understanding of IT operations and infrastructure management, including cloud services and on-premises systems. /lili Strong project management skills with a proven track record of managing complex software projects. /lili Solid experience in the usage of Jira and Confluence /lili Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD), version control systems (e.g., Git), and release automation tools. /lili Expertise with contract testing solutions (e.g., Pact.IO / Pactflow). /lili Proficiency in SRE practices, including monitoring, incident response, and reliability engineering. /lili Strong Cloud and DevOps mindset and expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure, or Google Cloud). /lili Coding, scripting and/or automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, or Go). /lili Understanding of Agile methodologies, with experience in SAFe being highly desirable. /lili Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with cross functional teams, ensuring a cohesive /lili approach to system deployment. /lili Extensive ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. /lili Hands-on mindset. /li /ul p Nice to Have: /pulli Experience with using and applying GenAI solutions /li /ul p b Langauges /b /pulli Proficient in English, both written and spoken. /lili Knowledge of the German language is a plus. /li /ul p We offer you the opportunity to grow in an international and dynamic environment, taking part in new projects. /p p Within our benefits as employee, we provide: /pulli Competitive salary + variable compensation /lili60% Mobile work /lili Flexible entering hours /lili30 working days of holidays /lili Annual Training Plan /lili Mercedes-Benz benefits (Renting plans, employee discount) /li /ul