Release & Compliance Manager

Mobica | Be Extraordinary_  

Mobica helps businesses build pioneering experiences for their customers. Headquartered in Manchester UK with offices across Europe and US, we partner with businesses across multiple industries - from aerospace to finance and semiconductors to automotive - providing them with access to incredible talent and engineering expertise across the entire technology stack

Mobica Way

• Well-known Clients and Projects focused on the Technologies of Tomorrow - our work is already all around you. Almost all of our long term customers are instantly recognisable global brands developing some of the most interesting products and services you are using today and will use in the future. Our expertly crafted software underpins many of today’s amazing customer experiences. When you join us, you'll be both challenged and supported, and you'll be a part of something extraordinary. 
• Empowered Mobicans driving their own careers – we empower our people to develop their skills and move forward in their careers. Our people are treated like partners, are encouraged to share knowledge and push the boundaries. We are there to help you with the opportunities to advance, learn and grow.
• Ideas are prioritised over Hierarchy and Biases - in Mobica you are listened to and valued. We are building open communication and a safe environment. We've made it our mission to create a working environment where all team members feel welcome, protected from discrimination and have access to equal opportunities. 

• We believe that employees should be happy – Mobica is a place where talented minds are recognised, nurtured and valued. We are early adopters of the hybrid working practices, you define the way where you work more productive - at home or in the office - we will create the environment for that. In addition to the competitive salary you are getting access to a range of virtual, offline and on-site events and platforms where you can learn, brainstorm, challenge, express yourself or simply have some fun and get new friends.  Fruit and snacks are in the office to make your mood good. 

We are looking for an experienced Release & Compliance Manager to manage application releases across global marketing platforms. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring that all changes are aligned with established processes and controls, driving the timely and smooth execution of releases with minimal impact on the business. This is remote role with the possibility of on-site workshops few times a year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage the governance framework for change and release processes within direct-to-consumer (D2C) applications.
• Collaborate with development, testing, and platform teams to create comprehensive release plans and schedules.
• Oversee the end-to-end release process, ensuring that all phases—from development to deployment—are carried out effectively.
• Lead post-release reviews, providing insights for continuous process improvement and potential automation opportunities.
• Facilitate release activities across multiple teams, ensuring seamless and on-time deployments.
• Validate that testing (FAT/SIT/UAT) has been successfully completed before release.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with changes and releases.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance standards and participate in audits as required.
• Utilize monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch and NewRelic to track platform health and maintain service level agreements (SLAs).

• Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in IT change and release management, particularly in large, global organizations.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC practices, including Git, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
  • Experience managing large external partner teams in a multi-vendor environment.
  • Knowledge of IT Service Management best practices (ITIL certification), particularly in change management.

• Technical Skills:

  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and analytical mindset.
  • Hands-on experience with Agile, DevOps, and ITIL V4 practices.
  • Excellent relationship management and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence others.

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • ITIL V4, Agile, and DevOps certifications are a plus.

• Additional Skills:

  • Familiarity with managing changes across complex technical environments, including CRM, eCommerce, and CMS.
  • Experience with mobile app release processes is an advantage.

Are You a Good Fit?

• Do you have recent experience managing releases in a complex IT environment?
• Are you familiar with coordinating release activities across multiple teams?
• Have you handled stakeholder communication during high-stakes releases?

If your answer is yes, we encourage you to apply!

We offer

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work from home
• Training and mentoring programs
• Ability to advance your technology skills
• Variety of projects with the cutting edge technologies at the core
• Private medical care and life insurance

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We aim to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people we can find, from a range of backgrounds and cultures. Inclusivity and equality are cornerstones of our Mobica community and a big part of what makes us so brilliant to work with. Here, dedication and performance are valued and rewarded regardless of nationality, gender, age, religious beliefs or other personal characteristics. Here, diversity is celebrated and everyone belongs.

“The benefits of having a diverse workforce from different backgrounds, recruited and developed only on the basis of ability, is a core personal belief for me - so I join with other members of Mobica’s leadership in promoting a commitment to recognise equal opportunities and rights for our talented individuals. Every Mobican can expect to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of personal characteristics or beliefs.”

Gary Butters
CEO

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