Release Manager (Mobile iOS, Android & Backend)

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end release lifecycle of our native mobile applications (iOS and Android) and supporting backend services. This role bridges Product and Engineering, driving high-quality, reliable, and clearly communicated releases.

Key Responsibilities

Release Planning & Coordination

Own and manage the release calendar across iOS, Android, and backend platforms

Coordinate release scope with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, QA, and Ops

Ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and dependencies across teams

Facilitate release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisions

Execution & Delivery

Oversee end-to-end release execution, including build, testing, and deployment phases

Coordinate mobile app submissions (Apple App Store & Google Play)

Manage backend release deployments, ensuring compatibility with mobile versions

Ensure versioning, tagging, and branching strategies are followed consistently

Stakeholder Communication

Act as the central point of communication for all release-related activities

Provide clear, timely updates on release status, risks, and issues

Translate technical details into business-friendly communication for Product and stakeholders

Maintain release documentation, notes, and post-release summaries

Risk & Issue Management

Identify, track, and mitigate release risks and dependencies

Coordinate resolution of blocking issues and incidents during release cycles

Lead rollback planning and execution where required

Quality & Process Improvement

Drive continuous improvement of release management processes and tooling

Implement and maintain best practices for CI/CD pipelines and automation

Partner with QA to ensure robust testing and release quality gates

Analyse release performance metrics and recommend improvements

Key Skills & Experience

Technical Competence

Strong understanding of mobile app development lifecycles (iOS & Android)

Familiarity with backend systems, APIs, and deployment processes

Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI)

Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git branching strategies)

Understanding of app store release processes and guidelines

Communication & Organisation

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to coordinate multiple teams and manage competing priorities

Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail

Comfortable facilitating meetings and driving alignment across teams

Collaboration

Proven experience working closely with Product and Engineering teams

Ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively

Strong influencing skills without direct authority

Problem Solving

Proactive in identifying risks and resolving issues quickly

Calm under pressure, especially during critical release windows

Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Preferred Experience

Experience in mobile-first or consumer-facing applications

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Experience managing simultaneous multi-platform releases

Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Sentry, logs, dashboards)

Success Measures

Predictable, on-time releases with minimal disruption

Reduced release-related incidents and rollbacks

Improved release cycle efficiency and automation

High stakeholder satisfaction with communication and delivery