Group Senior Release Manager
Praha 2, CZ, 120 00
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About our company
Fortuna has become an established brand among customers within just a few years. We became a proud international Family of companies carrying Fortuna Entertainment Group from the first betting shop.
We want to go further and be known for having the best tech department offering our employees the usage of modern technologies, and being part of many exciting projects. Our new home is the remarkable Churchill II building which has a view of Prague.
Every detail underlines the company's corporate culture and represents our values. The workplace layout is 100% ecological, providing ideal conditions for everyday work. We all work as one team and treat each other with respect, openness, a sense of honor and respect for individual and cultural differences.
Hey there!
We're Fortuna Entertainment Group, and we’re excited to share why we’re a team worth joining.
Who We Are?
Founded in 1990, FEG is a top player in the betting and gaming industry. We proudly serve millions of customers across five European countries – Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, and Croatia – with our Business Intelligence operations based in India.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a team that embraces bold ideas and delivers on its promises. We’re committed to providing exceptional betting and gaming experiences tailored to our customers’ needs, bringing fun and games to them. We also know that behind these experiences is a great team, which is why we invest in and value each of our colleagues.
Where We Work?
Our vibrant Prague office, located in the modern Churchill II building, is where work meets fun! Enjoy perks like our very own barista, 24/7 company gym, a game room, and a relaxed atmosphere where colleagues are as friendly as they are skilled.
Current Opportunity:
Right now, we´re seeking for a Senior Release Manager to own the Release Management process within FEG and is responsible for its continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with operational excellence, governance standards, and business delivery needs.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Your daily activities will include, but not limited to:
- Serve as the primary escalation point for release management issues within FEG.
- Manage and maintain the end-to-end release calendar across products, systems, and environments in coordination with individual release owners. Promote awareness and enforce compliance with the Release Management process across the organization.
- Own long-term planning and oversight of release initiatives, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps and technical dependencies.
- Provide regular reporting and metrics on release quality, performance, and risks.
- Communicate the long-term release schedule to business stakeholders as required. Negotiate, plan, and manage the execution of all release activities, coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Oversee deployment activities into various environments, ensuring readiness and sequencing among internal and third-party teams.
- Monitor, analyse, and document issues encountered during release preparation or execution, facilitating root cause analysis and preventive actions.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for the Release Management process, integrating lessons learned and best practices. Collaborate with other Release Managers to harmonize and standardize practices across teams.
What We’re Looking For:
You should have experience in:
- Availability to work on shifts every 2 months to coordinate and monitor the release
- Experience: 8+ years in IT delivery or any role within IT, 5+ in release management, with enterprise and multi-vendor coordination experience
- Strong tech background in IT environment
- Strong or some level of CI/CD expertise – Proficient in tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub and most importantly has hands on experiences on building release management frameworks around it.
- Knowledge of ITIL Service management
- Knowledge and practical experience with Agile practices is a must
- Previous experiences in project management practices
- Proven experience with releases deployment and management
- Fluency in English - C1 level
It would be a bonus if you bring:
- Czech language
- Experience both from corporate and small/startup environments
Why You’ll Love It Here:
Beyond our incredible office space, joining our team means enjoying a range of benefits:
- An annual bonus
- 5 weeks of holiday
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements
- An individual career development plan
- Meal allowance
- Access to the Cafeteria Benefit System (contribution for sports, culture, travel, and health)
- Exciting employee events, well-being programs, and internal activities
- Employee Referral Program
- Award-winning offices located in the heart of Prague with a sport/relax zone, a game room, and a relaxed atmosphere
- In-house barista service, complimentary refreshments, and weekly fruit days
- International Environment, exposure to cutting-edge projects, and hands-on experience with internal AI tools
- Exclusive offers and discounts from our partners (Dr. Max, Datart, Skoda Auto among others)
If this sounds like your kind of place, let us know by applying! We can’t wait to hear from you.
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