About the RoleWe're looking for an experienced Salesforce Release Manager to lead and orchestrate end-to-end release management across complex Salesforce environments. You will ensure that all deployments are planned, governed, and executed with precision, aligning technical delivery with business priorities.In this role, you'll oversee the full release lifecycle, coordinate cross-functional teams, and act as the ultimate decision-maker on release readiness, quality, and risk mitigation. You will work closely with development teams, architects, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless deployments while maintaining system stability and compliance standards.If you thrive in high-stakes environments, enjoy leading teams, and want to drive structured, scalable release processes, this role is for you.Location & Practical InformationLocation: Brussels, Belgium (3 days on-site per week)Languages: French and English (professional proficiency required)Contract Type: Open to both permanent employees (CDI) and freelancersStart Date: ASAPThis Role Is Not forYou If...You don't have strong experience in release management within complex Salesforce environments.You're not comfortable taking ownership of release decisions (go/no-go, rollback, prioritization).You prefer execution over strategy and governance.You struggle coordinating multiple teams and stakeholders simultaneously.You don't have a continuous improvement mindset (#studentforlife).Does This Sound LikeYou?Proven Release Management LeadershipExtensive experience managing complex Salesforce release cycles across multiple environments and projects.Salesforce & DevOps ExpertiseDeep understanding of Salesforce (metadata, packaging, environments) and CI/CD practices (Salesforce DX, DevOps Center, Gearset, Copado).Strategic OversightAbility to design and enforce release governance frameworks, ensuring consistency, compliance, and scalability.CI/CD & Version Control MasteryStrong knowledge of Git-based workflows (GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps), branching strategies, and pipeline optimization.Cross-Team LeadershipExperience coordinating developers, QA teams, architects, and business stakeholders in multi-team environments.Decision-Making AuthorityComfortable owning release calendars, go/no-go decisions, rollback strategies, and prioritization.Risk Management ExpertStrong ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks through structured approaches such as risk matrices.Process-Driven MindsetExpertise in defining and enforcing best practices, including:Definition ofDoneDefinition ofReadyGovernance processesTechnical AcumenFamiliaritywith:YAML and XMLSalesforce metadata managementAuthorization mechanisms (JWT, certificates)DeploymenttoolsCommunication & Stakeholder ManagementExcellent communication skills with the ability to interact with executive stakeholders and steer committees.LanguagesFluent in French and English. Additional languages are aplus.CertificationsSalesforce Development Lifecycle & Deployment Architect certification is a strong advantage.Your Role & ResponsibilitiesAs a Salesforce Release Manager, you will lead the release function end-to-end, ensuring alignment between technical delivery and business expectations.Release Strategy & GovernanceDefine and own the release management strategy, processes, and governance framework.Establish and maintain a clear release calendar across all environments.Ensure compliance with quality, security, and governance standards.Release Planning & ExecutionOversee planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of Salesforce releases.Ensure smooth deployments across Development, UAT, Staging, and Production environments.Act as the final decision-maker for release readiness (go/no-go).Cross-Team CoordinationLead and align cross-functional teams including Development, QA, Operations, Architecture, and Project Management.Serve as the central point of contact for all release-related activities.Facilitate synchronization between technical and business stakeholders.Risk & Quality ManagementIdentify, assess, and mitigate deployment-relatedrisks.Ensure release quality by monitoring pipelines and enforcing validation processes.Define and implement rollback strategies and contingencyplans.Environment & Tooling OversightOversee Salesforce environment management and refresh strategies.Drive adoption and optimization of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.Ensure proper repository management and versioning strategies.Continuous ImprovementLead post-release reviews and retrospectives.Identify opportunities to improve release efficiency, reliability, and quality.Standardize and scale best practices across projects.Team Leadership & Resource ManagementCoordinate and guide release engineers and cross-functionalteams.Ensure proper resource allocation and capacity planning for release activities.Act as a mentor and reference point for release management best practices.Why JoinasUgo?If you're passionate about driving digital transformation, collaborating with talented teams, and making a real impact, we want to hear from you.Join a dynamic and inclusive organization that fosters innovation and empowers itspeople.Apply NowReady to take the next step in your careerjourney?Apply today to start your journey with asUgo. We're excited to meet you and discuss how your skills and experience align with our team.About asUgoasUgo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.