- Company Name
- Levy Global
- Job Title
- Release Manager
- Job Description
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Job title: Release Manager – Dynamics 365 Environments
Role Summary: Oversees end‑to‑end management, configuration, and governance of Dynamics 365 (Finance, Operations, CE, Power Platform) environments across development, test, UAT, pre‑production, and production, ensuring stability, best‑practice compliance, and clear visibility via Azure DevOps.
Expactations: Maintain stable operations, manage environment inventory, coordinate releases, support maintenance activities (patching, backups, restores, sandbox refreshes), and ensure governance alignment with Azure and D365 standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the management, coordination, and governance of all Dynamics 365 environments.
- Maintain comprehensive environment inventory, capacity, and configuration documentation.
- Use Azure DevOps (VSTS) for environment tracking, change control, and release visibility.
- Oversee maintenance activities: patching, backups, restores, and sandbox refreshes.
- Coordinate environment refreshes and provisioning through Lifecycle Services (LCS).
- Ensure security, compliance, and operational readiness across all environments.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to schedule releases and minimize operational impact.
Required Skills:
- Extensive experience managing Dynamics 365 (Finance, Operations, or CE) environments in complex enterprise settings.
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps (VSTS) for environment tracking and workflow coordination.
- Working knowledge of Lifecycle Services (LCS) for environment provisioning and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure, security, and operational best practices within D365 cloud environments.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication abilities.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Apps Developer or similar certification (preferred).
- Additional Microsoft certifications in Power Platform, Dynamics 365 Finance, or related domains are a plus.