About the role

We are seeking an experienced Release Manager to play a critical gatekeeper role across enterprise technology releases. This role partners closely with Development, Testing, Project Delivery, IT Operations and the EPMO to ensure high‑quality, low‑risk releases that protect business continuity and meet senior stakeholder expectations.
You will provide confident leadership across complex release schedules, manage governance forums, and communicate clearly with senior IT and business leaders. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong operational discipline, influence, and the ability to manage up.

- Permanent | Full‑time

- Location: Parramatta

What you’ll be responsible for

Strategic & Portfolio Release Management

- Establish and embed consistent release governance and processes across multiple portfolios and departments
- Own the enterprise‑wide IT Release Calendar, coordinating inputs from multiple release managers and technology teams
- Forward plan release windows and cycles across a complex portfolio
- Prepare and deliver release reporting to Steering Committees and senior stakeholders
Negotiate, plan and manage release activities to meet delivery, risk and quality expectations
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Operational Release Delivery

- Manage the end‑to‑end release lifecycle across development, test and production environments
- Lead Release Readiness Reviews, milestone checkpoints, and Business Go/No‑Go decisions
- Coordinate and lead Go‑Live activities, deployment plans and checklists
- Participate in CAB forums, managing scope, dependencies and risks
- Maintain a central release repository including build procedures, dependencies and communication plans
Drive continuous improvement of release management practices
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Stakeholder & People Leadership

- Work collaboratively with developers, testers and delivery teams across locations
- Facilitate cross‑functional coordination between technology, operations and business teams
Build solid relationships with internal partners and external vendors
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Governance, Risk & Compliance

- Manage a wide range of releases including applications, infrastructure, OS patches, security updates and major projects
- Identify and manage risks impacting release scope, schedule or quality
Coordinate release content across service requests, third‑party systems and platform upgrades
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What you’ll bring

Required Skills and Experience

- 5–10 years’ experience in an IT operations, systems analysis or development environment
- 3+ years’ experience in Release Management and/or Project Management
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
- Proven experience coordinating complex, cross‑functional delivery teams
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and reporting skills




- Strong analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge and manage senior stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
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Highly desirable:

- Experience in release / project management across enterprise platforms such as PEGA (Systems of Record), API-based integrations, and Digital/Mobile application ecosystems (iOS/Android), including app store deployment models
- Experience managing releases for Java-based applications and products, with strong understanding of middleware, integration services, and distributed system architectures

Some of our Employment Benefits

- Adaptable and Hybrid Working – enabling our employees to work in the office and at home
- Purchased Leave, Parental Leave, Volunteer Leave, Gender transition leave, Well-being leave
- Employee Recognition Program - to recognise people who are demonstrating our values and Company purpose.
- Talent Referral Program
- Salary Sacrificing via Superannuation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Learning & Development - Development at your fingertips via self-paced learning, including educational assistance support
- Employee discounts – Access discounted rates and offers from a variety of providers including Bupa and Microsoft!
- Novated Car Leasing

Culture at MUFG Pension & Market Services

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive, and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of our company and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

How to apply

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now with your resume and detailed cover letter highlighting your skills, experience, and why you would be a good fit for the role. Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services.



Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening including police and employment history checks prior to commencement of employment

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly.

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.

A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

Our MUFG Retirement Solutions division combines its proprietary technology, process and people to deliver a comprehensive financial data solution to its superannuation clients. We support clients across all superannuation fund sectors including government, industry, retail and corporate.

By accompanying our core member and employer administration with a full range of value-added services, we offer the most comprehensive superannuation administration solution on the market. The scale, adaptability and ease of use of our proprietary systems, in conjunction with our integrated analytics offering, allow us to innovate and grow with the needs of our clients.

MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work setting where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.

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