Planning and Release Manager

To further strengthen our delivery process we are looking for a Planning and Release Manager to join our team for a full-time remote position. This unique position is a great opportunity to build a great career at an international company moving to the top of AI-driven software services for aviation.

Deploying Assaia’s systems for customers requires a successful release management process. You will be responsible for coordination of all activities, timelines, deliverables and communication between Assaia’s teams and the customer leading to successful solution implementation. 

As a Planning and Release Manager, you will report directly to the CIO and collaborate closely with different internal teams (ML, SRE, QC, Customer Support etc.), as well as customer teams.

• Plan, schedule and coordinate releases and release activities across internal teams.
• Identify dependencies and risks related to releases.
• Actively participate in Change Management process.
• Coordinate and execute deployment.
• Manage the end-to-end release process.
• Act as the central point of contact for all release-related information.
• Communicate schedules, release status, timelines, and issues to stakeholders.
• Proactively manage potential scheduling or release-related risks and issues.
• Develop contingency plans and manage escalations.
• Continuously improve release processes and automation strategies.
• Previous successful experience with managing scheduling and release management activities in a software company.
• 5+ years of experience in software release management and planning.
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal.
• Good understanding of SDLC process.
• Knowledge of ITIL or ITSM principles.

• Excellent Communication Skills.

• Professional Presentation Skills.

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Able to simultaneously manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with the aviation industry is a plus.
• Understanding of machine learning and computer vision technologies will be beneficial for this role.

Assaia is a unique place where you can work on a technically advanced and innovative product for an exciting and important industry. You will be working in a diverse international team of smart people who can learn a lot from each other – all this without leaving your home – or sunbed, if you wish! 

Your input will be valuable and we actively ask everyone to share their thoughts and ideas to help steer the direction of the company’s development. Additionally, we offer:

• Keeping a flat hierarchy and close to zero bureaucracy.
• You will be able to participate in taking important decisions, your ideas will be heard and implemented.
• Always remote work and flexible schedule.

• Agile Processes.

• 5 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick leaves.
• Great company culture based on honesty and mutual respect.

• Live Team Events.

• Paid relevant conferences/online education/English courses.

We are a team of more than 90 now. We are looking forward to expanding it with you!