Release manager

Job offer

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Brno R&D team as a Release Manager. In this role, you will help introduce structured product release management that supports the development of control systems for VELUX roof windows and their accessories.

Meet your future team:

You will join an international team working on future-ready solutions for mechatronic products and system ecosystems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues in Denmark, with occasional travel of up to 15 days per year to support joint activities and strengthen cross-location alignment.

What you will do:

· Introduce systematic and structured product release management.

· Create and maintain the product release calendar.

· Define and track QA targets.

· Approve gate deliverables and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

· Manage firmware packages and release documentation.

· Plan and oversee release deployment.

· Analyze end-customer feedback and provide input to product development.

· Continuously improve test and release-related processes.

· Collaborate intensively across the organization (product owners, development teams, test teams, compliance, technical support).

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, enjoys coordinating with various stakeholders, and approaches tasks in a structured and analytical way. You are comfortable collaborating across locations and motivated to continue developing your skills in a dynamic international environment.

Moreover, we need you to have:

· A university degree in electronics, informatics, or automation (B.Sc. or M.Sc.).

· 8+ years of experience as a specialist in release management, quality assurance, or related areas.

· Strong experience with quality assurance.

· Solid understanding of release management methodologies.

· Experience with IoT products and ecosystems.

· Knowledge of CI/CD.

· Czech and English language skills for daily communication internally and with colleagues in other locations.

We also value if you have:

· Experience with Git.

· Experience with Azure, Jira or similar tools.

· Driving license

What We Offer:

· Constructive cooperation based on trust and respect for the employee

· Meal allowance

· Benefit plus card

· Employee Foundation support

· Hybrid work (3 times per week in the office)

· Flexible working hours

· Employee discount on VELUX products

· And lot of other benefits

Ready to apply?  

Learn more about the VELUX Group online at www.velux.com where you can read more about working at our company and what to expect of our recruitment process.  

We look forward to receiving your application and CV as soon as possible. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis until we have the right match.  

All inquiries will be treated confidentially.  

About VELUX  

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the roof window category, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.  

 The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we can create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. With 20 production companies in 12 countries and sales companies in 37 countries, our products are widely available. We employ around 12,000 people, and our company is headquartered in Denmark. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world. 

Equal Opportunity Employer  

At VELUX Residential, we believe in fostering a diverse workplace for everyone to thrive, develop, and perform at their best, and where you feel welcome, respected, and valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all - whether you are applying for a role or already a part of VELUX Residential. That means we recruit, hire, train, and promote people based on their skills and potential without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, neurodiversity, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.   

 We value diversity and strive to ensure that our employment decisions are fair and inclusive, focusing only on what truly matters: your qualifications and how you can contribute to our shared mission and success.