Programme Release ManagerFull-time
Department: Enterprise Applications
Company DescriptionFor over 28 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as:
*Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)
*Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
*AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)

*One of theBest Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)
With 3,700+ people and revenues exceeding 347m/£302m , Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services - and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe.
Job DescriptionProgramme Release Manager
Drive the success of complex ERP and SaaS transformations
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Programme Release Manager to take ownership of release planning, coordination, and governance across large-scale ERP transformation programmes and integrated SaaS ecosystems.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of delivery-ensuring that releases across platforms such as Oracle ERP Cloud, SAP, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, ADP, Concur, and ServiceNow are executed seamlessly, on time, and with minimal risk to business operations.
You’ll work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, testing functions, change teams, and SI partners to create a unified, controlled, and high-quality release approach across the programme.
What You’ll Be Doing

*Lead end-to-endrelease planning and governance across complex transformation programmes

*Own and maintain theintegrated release roadmap , aligning multiple workstreams and vendors

*Coordinatecutover planning, go-live execution, and post-release stabilisation

*Driverisk management, change control, and release readiness activities

*Ensure alignment acrosstechnical, business, testing, and change teams

*Overseeregression cycles, deployment planning, and environment readiness

*Managemultiple concurrent releases within a fast-paced, multi-vendor ecosystem

*Champion consistent, scalable, and compliantrelease management processe
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For

*Proven experience inRelease Management, Programme Delivery, or Environment Management within large enterprise environments

*Strong track record delivering releases acrossERP platforms (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Workday, Dynamics)

*Hands-on experience withSaaS platforms such as ADP, Concur, ServiceNow, or similar
*Deep understanding of:
*Release governance & controls
*Change management & risk mitigation
*Cross-functional coordination in complex programmes

*Experience withcutover, go-live, and integrated deployment planning

*Solid knowledge ofSDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

*Familiarity with tools such asJira, Azure DevOps, Git , or enterprise change systems

*Strongstakeholder management and leadership skills -able to align teams and drive delivery
Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

*Certifications such asITIL, PMP, Scrum Master, or SAFe are highly desirable
Why This Role?
This is a high-impact position where you’ll play a critical role in the success of major transformation programmes. You’ll operate at the centre of delivery, influencing stakeholders, shaping release strategy, and ensuring complex systems go live smoothly and successfully.
Additional InformationWhy Version 1?

*Strongcareer progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews . Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
*Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
*Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.

*ActiveESG & CSR initiatives , allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.
Benefits include:

*Quarterlyperformance-related profit share
*Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
*Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover

*CertifiedGreat Place to Work for 10+ years running
This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.