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We are hiring an experienced SQA Change & Release Manager based in Sharjah, UAE. This role acts as the strategic gatekeeper for all production deployments, ensuring strict QA, Business, InfoSec clearance, and CAB authorization before any code enters production. Key responsibilities include governing release readiness, RTM completeness, zero critical defects, managing the CR lifecycle, validating production deployments, coordinating change freeze schedules, and driving continuous improvement through RCA and defect-leakage analysis. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in QA/Release/Change roles within regulated environments and possess strong knowledge of ITIL Release & Deployment, CAB governance, CR tracking, CI/CD principles, and enterprise risk mitigation.
Requirements
The role requires 10-15 years of experience in QA/Release/Change roles within regulated environments, with strong experience in ITIL Release & Deployment, CAB governance, CR tracking, CI/CD principles, and enterprise risk mitigation. Knowledge of CI/CD principles and enterprise risk mitigation is also required.
Description
Role: SQA Change and Release ManagerLocation: SharjahExperience: 10–15 yearsOnly UAE‑based candidates will be consideredWe are hiring an experienced SQA Change & Release Manager to act as the strategic gatekeeper for all production deployments. The role ensures no code enters production without strict QA, Business, InfoSec clearance, and CAB authorization.Key ResponsibilitiesGovern release readiness, RTM completeness, and zero critical defectsManage CR lifecycle, aging dashboards, and SLA complianceValidate production deployments and ensure code integrityCoordinate change freeze schedules, deployment windows, and eCABDrive continuous improvement through RCA and defect‑leakage analysisRequirementsStrong experience in ITIL Release & Deployment, CAB governance, CR trackingKnowledge of CI/CD principles and enterprise risk mitigation10–15 years in QA/Release/Change roles within regulated environmentsPreferred: ITIL v4 Specialist, PMP/Prince2, ISTQBInterested candidates, please share CV: [HIDDEN TEXT]