**We are looking for a Release Management Expert to be part of our Nestlé Nespresso Digital Tech Team.****Position Snapshot**- Location: Nespresso Hub, Barcelona. Spain.- Type of Contract: Permanent.- Type of work: Hybrid.- Work Language: Fluent Business English.**The Role**We’re looking for a dynamic Release Management Expert to join our team and play a key role in coordinating the entire software release lifecycle. In this critical position, you will drive the efficiency and quality of software releases, ensuring smooth transitions from development to production while upholding the highest standards of integrity throughout the process.As the Release Management Expert, you will take full ownership of the release lifecycle, from scheduling and coordination to communication and risk management. You’ll be responsible for managing releases across multiple products and projects, working closely with IS/IT Product and Project Management teams. Your expertise will also be instrumental in improving software engineering processes, with a focus on continuous building, deployment, and environment updates.Your role will go beyond coordination - you’ll help product teams navigate the complexities of software releases and ensure that delivery is reliable, predictable, and flawless. Additionally, you will bring your strategic vision to the transition to a DevOps model, orchestrating the release pipeline, implementing automation, and ensuring post-release stability. If you are passionate about optimizing processes and delivering exceptional results, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.**In This Role, You Will**:- **Release Planning & Risk Mitigation**: Develop high-level release plans, identify risks, and establish mitigation strategies to ensure smooth release processes aligned with organizational goals.- ** Stakeholder Engagement & Communication**: Lead governance calls, facilitate milestone decisions, and ensure clear communication of release activities and changes to stakeholders.- ** Documentation & Training**: Maintain up-to-date release documentation and create training materials to ensure process adherence and consistency.- ** Post-Release Review & Continuous Improvement**: Conduct post-release reviews, identify issues, implement corrective actions, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.- ** Quality Assurance**: Define release strategies and ensure quality standards to minimize errors and downtime.- ** Automation Proficiency**: Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the release process for increased efficiency and accuracy.- ** Release Pipeline Oversight**: Optimize and oversee the release pipeline, automate tasks, and minimize bottlenecks to improve speed and reduce errors.**What We’re Looking For**:- Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, Business or related fields, or equivalent experience.- 5+ years of relevant Release Management experience within a large-scale IT environment.- Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.- Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools such as ServiceNow and JIRA.- Ability to manage large amounts of information and document it using Confluence.**Extra Skills That Set You Apart**:- Experience working in DevOps methodology.- Knowledge in testing tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket)**We offer you**:We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.- ** Great benefits**including competitive salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the most competitive pension plans on the market, as well as flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc**.**:- ** Personal and professional growth**through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset.- ** Hybrid working environment with adaptable working scheme.** Our state-of-the-art campus is dog friendly and equipped with a medical center, canteen and areas to co-create network and chill!- ** Recreation activities**such as yoga, Zumba, etc. and a wide range of volunteering activities.**The Hiring Process**:**First Working Day** Once the offer is accepted, we’ll welcome you on your first day!**About Nespresso**The Nespresso story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: enable anyone to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee.Since 1986, Nespresso has redefined and revolutionized the way millions of people enjoy their coffee.We are a Company committed with the Climate change and we aim to achieve carbon neutrality as soon as possible and net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 at the latest.In 2019 we created the digital hub in Barcelona to offer the best customer experience and innovation to B2C and B2B channels.- We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background,