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We are seeking an experienced Release Management Lead (Director / Head of Level) to oversee a critical transformation programme with one of the UK's leading energy providers. This is a high-impact, senior-level opportunity for a proven release and delivery leader to drive complex change in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentKey Responsibilities:Lead and manage the Release Management function, ensuring effective planning, rehearsals, go/no-go checkpoints, release orchestration, and post-implementation reviews across a large-scale change portfolio.Oversee the Future Schedule Planning team, owning the end-to-end integration and dependency planning for all production-bound change.Direct the execution of complex, multi-faceted major releases, involving code deployments, data migrations, shared infrastructure changes, and batch schedule reconfigurations to ensure minimal disruption and rapid service restoration.Establish and manage rigorous go/no-go criteria, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and that all releases include robust reversion strategies.Govern and maintain controls for the secure and stable release of changes to live production environments.Chair and lead governance and operational meetings, providing end-to-end oversight of the change and release lifecycle.Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across senior leadership, delivery, and operational teams, gaining trust and alignment on release strategy.Effectively manage third-party vendors and service providers, utilising formal governance and escalation paths to ensure performance and accountability.Shape and communicate a forward-looking release strategy, aligned with evolving business needs such as digital platforms, smart technologies, and cloud-based delivery.Develop, implement, and advocate for operational policies, standards, and procedures that underpin the Release Management process.Requirements:Proven experience leading release or change management at Head or Director level in a large, regulated, and complex technology environment.Demonstrable experience orchestrating large-scale, cross-functional releases in a hybrid infrastructure (on-premise/cloud).Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior executives and external vendors.Deep understanding of release governance, ITIL best practices, and continuous delivery in a complex enterprise setting.Excellent planning, communication, and leadership skills, with a collaborative and pragmatic approach.Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 6 Months Location: Windsor (Hybrid, 2-3 days per month onsite) Day Rate: Competitive, depending on experience..