Transformation Release Manager

_2-year, Full-time Fixed-term Contract_
- _Position based in Sydney, St Leonards _
- _Enjoy flexibility - hybrid working arrangements supported _
- _Be part of a culture led digital strategy_

Ramsay Health Care has a fantastic new opportunity for a dedicated professional to join our Digital team.

The Transformation Release Manager will be accountable for defining processes and practices to enable the sustainable delivery of transformational change to Ramsay Health Care. Working in the Transformation Office, you will work across all streams to optimise the delivery of transformational change to the organisation.

This role will involve creating release schedules for change resulting from the Transformation program that focus on ensuring the organisation has the capacity to absorb the change, whilst driving processes and practices that enable practitioner autonomy to rapidly deliver value where possible.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Establish a Transformation release roadmap (which includes deployment and release schedules) by incorporating inputs from the SVOC, transformation initiatives and site feedback.
- Work as a Change Partner to identify and manage ‘change windows’ (via Single View of Change ‘SVOC’) that require cross stream collaboration and organisational change management.
- Ensure processes are in place to coordinate dependent releases schedules - aligned to an overall Transformation release roadmap.
- Collaboration with Stream Leads, Operational/Site Leaders, Senior Delivery Leads, Project Managers, Change Managers to ensure all aspects of the change are understood before going live.
- Creation of practices that enable the safe, traceable delivery of autonomous change when practicable.
- Optimise the release schedule to maximise adoption of released capability across the organisation (i.e., ensure the transformation program does not expend effort and resource on initiatives that the organisation is not yet ready to adopt)
- Identify opportunities to streamline release processes, enhance automation, and implement best practices to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identify practices that embed change both in the organisation and ensuring any delivered change has been operationalised and is supported.
- Work closely with QA teams to ensure adequate testing of releases, validating that all functional and non-functional requirements are met before deployment.
- Work closely with Dev Ops and Tech Ops teams to manage development, testing, and production environments to ensure alignment with release schedules and version control.

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Strong understanding of the importance of reducing cognitive load in the delivery of transformational change, and techniques that can be used to drive sustainable change
- Proven experience as a Change Enablement or Release Manager or in a similar role within a complex organisation
- Strong understanding of software development, deployment methodologies, and version control systems
- Excellent organisation and delivery management skills, with the ability to manage multiple releases simultaneously
- Experience in risk management and problem-solving within a technical environment
- Solid understanding of ITIL v4 processes and change management principles
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Detail-oriented with a strong emphasis on accuracy and precision
- Relevant certifications such as ITIL, Scrum, or Agile are a plus

**Benefits**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition and Professional Development. Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 18,000 courses to advance your career and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Ramsay Rewards**: Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers

**Employee Wellbeing**: Flexible working arrangements, a commitment to work/life balance and **free **Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

**Make a Difference**: Be part of a culture-led, digital strategy Make a meaningful impact on the delivery of quality healthcare services and contribute to the transformation of the industry.

**Ramsay Way Culture**:Join a team dedicated to _'People Caring for People_,' fostering a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

**About Us**

Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘**_People Caring for People’_** since 1964.

We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees - our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer.

**Requirements**:

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