Environment and Release Manager

Company DescriptionVersion 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.Job DescriptionWe are now seeking an experienced Environment and Release Manager to join our Oracle team, supporting major public sector clients. This is a key coordination and governance role, ensuring the integrity of environment management and release processes across a complex programme landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and maintain the environment and cloning plan, ensuring environments are fit for purpose across all phases of testing and deployment.Manage the release process for configuration and code changes, from defect triage through to approval, deployment, and validation.Chair and coordinate change release meetings, ensuring timely review and approval of change requests.Maintain release runbooks, ensuring all pre-release tasks are completed by relevant teams (technical, functional, reporting, client).Ensure traceability and version control of all configuration and design changes, aligned with audit and quality standards.Support walkthroughs of configuration and environment readiness as part of formal entry criteria for testing phases.Collaborate with client-side release managers in a “two-in-a-box” model, ensuring alignment and transparency.Monitor and report on defect and change request status, using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.Drive continuous improvement in environment and release processes, exploring automation opportunities where feasible.This role requires candidates to be eligible for SC clearance, which includes having a minimum of 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.QualificationsProven experience in Oracle Cloud ERP implementations, with a strong understanding of environment lifecycle management and release governance.Demonstrable track record in Environment and Release Management across complex programmes, ideally within public sector or regulated environments.Experience managing configuration and code releases through multiple test environments (e.g. DEV, UAT, Pre-Prod), ensuring traceability and audit readiness.Familiarity with JIRA or similar tools for defect tracking and change request management.Strong working knowledge of ITIL framework, particularly around Change and Release Management (ITIL Foundation certification desirable).Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams including technical, functional, testing, and client stakeholders.Exposure to CI/CD principles and hybrid release models (manual + automated), with an understanding of Oracle related tooling (FSM, Config Snapshot, etc.).SkillsLeadership & Coordination: Ability to lead environment and release planning activities, chair release meetings, and manage stakeholder communications.Analytical Thinking: Capable of assessing release risks, validating deployments, and ensuring environment readiness.Communication: Clear and confident communicator, able to engage with senior stakeholders and technical teams.Planning & Organisation: Skilled in managing environment calendars, cloning schedules, and release runbooks.Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying and resolving environment-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to testing and production.Documentation & Governance: Strong attention to detail in maintaining environment plans, change logs, and validation records.Collaboration: Comfortable working in a “two-in-a-box” model with client-side release managers and SMEs.Additional InformationAt Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.