Description Division: Group Business Solutions (GBS) ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Release Coordinator to support the coordination and execution of release activities, primarily focused on EB mainframe-related launches. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, planning, and monitoring to ensure smooth and timely deployments across Release Acceptance Testing, pre-production, and production environments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Scope Monitoring & Risk Assessment Ensure all items within scope are properly registered in the release plan. Evaluate the impact of scope changes (e.g., late additions/removals) on timelines and planning. Provide decisions based on risk assessments to maintain release stability. Mainframe Launch Scenario & Change Management Consolidate inputs from various teams to build and maintain the mainframe launch scenario. Deliver the consolidated scope through to production. Non-Regression Testing Oversight Monitor and follow up on non-regression testing for mainframe components. Ensure timely execution and issue resolution in collaboration with test environment managers, testers, and developers. Pre-production & Production Launch Execution Execute mainframe launches in pre-production and production environments. Ensure all prerequisites are met (timeline, staffing, dependencies). Weekend availability required (1 per month, alternating with team members). Flexibility & Change Management Adapt to changing priorities and manage last-minute adjustments to release plans. Minimize disruption to timelines and quality. Release Manager Back-Up Assist the Release Manager with coordination activities involving Epic Delivery owners and business stakeholders. Continuous improvement Identify inefficiencies and propose enhancements to release processes. Participate in post-release reviews. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate release documentation. Report on release activities. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 3 years of experience in IT release coordination, software deployment, or mainframe operations. Solid understanding of software development and testing lifecycles. Experience in coordinating or executing release activities is a plus. Familiarity with mainframe tools (e.g., Changeman, DB2). Basic knowledge of CI/CD principles and tools is a plus. PREFERRED SKILLS Strong organizational skills and ability to manage unexpected changes calmly. Meticulous and detail-oriented approach. Curious and improvement-driven mindset. Collaborative spirit in cross-functional environments. Proficiency in ServiceNow, Excel, Azure DevOps (TFS). Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. Willingness to learn and grow within the release management domain. LI-LA1