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About the Role
We’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 standar
ds.If you thrive in high-stakes environments, enjoy leading teams, and want to drive structured, scalable release processes, this role is for yo
u.
Location & Practical Informat
ionLocation: Brussels, Belgium (3 days on-site per we
ek)Languages: French and English (professional proficiency requir
ed)Contract Type: Open to both permanent employees (CDI) and freelanc
ersStart Date: A
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This Role Is Not for
* You If…You don’t have strong experience in release management within complex Salesforce environme
* nts.You’re not comfortable taking ownership of release decisions (go/no-go, rollback, prioritizati
* on).You prefer execution over strategy and governa
* nce.You struggle coordinating multiple teams and stakeholders simultaneou
* sly.You don’t have a continuous improvement mindset (#studentforli
fe).
Does This Sound Like
You?Proven Release Management Leade
rshipExtensive experience managing complex Salesforce release cycles across multiple environments and proj
ects.Salesforce & DevOps Expe
rtiseDeep understanding of Salesforce (metadata, packaging, environments) and CI/CD practices (Salesforce DX, DevOps Center, Gearset, Cop
ado).Strategic Over
sightAbility to design and enforce release governance frameworks, ensuring consistency, compliance, and scalabi
lity.CI/CD & Version Control Ma
steryStrong knowledge of Git-based workflows (GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps), branching strategies, and pipeline optimiza
tion.Cross-Team Leade
rshipExperience coordinating developers, QA teams, architects, and business stakeholders in multi-team environm
ents.Decision-Making Auth
orityComfortable owning release calendars, go/no-go decisions, rollback strategies, and prioritiza
tion.Risk Management E
xpertStrong ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks through structured approaches such as risk matr
ices.Process-Driven Mi
ndsetExpertise in defining and enforcing best practices, inclu
* ding:Definition of
* DoneDefinition of
* ReadyGovernance proc
essesTechnical A
cumenFamiliarity
* with:YAML an
* d XMLSalesforce metadata manag
* ementAuthorization mechanisms (JWT, certific
* ates)Deployment
toolsCommunication & Stakeholder Manag
ementExcellent communication skills with the ability to interact with executive stakeholders and steer commit
tees.Lang
uagesFluent in French and English. Additional languages are a
plus.Certifica
tionsSalesforce Development Lifecycle & Deployment Architect certification is a strong advan
tage.
Your Role & Responsibi
litiesAs a Salesforce Release Manager, you will lead the release function end-to-end, ensuring alignment between technical delivery and business expecta
tions.Release Strategy & Gove
* rnanceDefine and own the release management strategy, processes, and governance fram
* ework.Establish and maintain a clear release calendar across all environ
* ments.Ensure compliance with quality, security, and governance stan
dards.Release Planning & Exe
* cutionOversee planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of Salesforce rel
* eases.Ensure smooth deployments across Development, UAT, Staging, and Production environ
* ments.Act as the final decision-maker for release readiness (go/n
o-go).Cross-Team Coordi
* nationLead and align cross-functional teams including Development, QA, Operations, Architecture, and Project Manag
* ement.Serve as the central point of contact for all release-related activ
* ities.Facilitate synchronization between technical and business stakeho
lders.Risk & Quality Mana
* gementIdentify, assess, and mitigate deployment-related
* risks.Ensure release quality by monitoring pipelines and enforcing validation proc
* esses.Define and implement rollback strategies and contingency
plans.Environment & Tooling Ove
* rsightOversee Salesforce environment management and refresh strat
* egies.Drive adoption and optimization of CI/CD tools and DevOps prac
* tices.Ensure proper repository management and versioning strat
egies.Continuous Impro
* vementLead post-release reviews and retrospec
* tives.Identify opportunities to improve release efficiency, reliability, and qu
* ality.Standardize and scale best practices across pro
jects.Team Leadership & Resource Mana
* gementCoordinate and guide release engineers and cross-functional
* teams.Ensure proper resource allocation and capacity planning for release activ
* ities.Act as a mentor and reference point for release management best prac
tices.
Why Join
asUgo?If you’re passionate about driving digital transformation, collaborating with talented teams, and making a real impact, we want to hear fr
om you.Join a dynamic and inclusive organization that fosters innovation and empowers its
people.
A
pply NowReady to take the next step in your career
journey?Apply today to start your journey with asUgo. We’re excited to meet you and discuss how your skills and experience align with o
ur team.
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