Pipeline Release Manager

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 

The Pipeline Release Manager collaborates with the Pipeline team and Productions to own the Release Management lifecycle, including implementing and managing the release processes for code throughout development, test, and production environments. 

About the role:

• Develop and maintain a release management process that ensures successful deployment of pipeline code;
• Collaborate with Pipeline Project Manager to ensure timely delivery of updates based on development plans;
• Collaborate with pipeline team and production side users to ensure all release criteria are met, including functionality and performance
• Identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring issues are addressed proactively and do not impact release times;
• Oversee post-release to gather feedback from stakeholders, facilitating continuous improvements;
• Monitor and maintain deployment environments, ensuring compatibility with upcoming releases;
• Document and disperse release notes to Production and CG Supervisors;
• Act as the primary point of contact during release activities, coordinating efforts to resolve issues where needed

About you:

• 3+ years of experience in release management or a related role within software development or IT operations;
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile practices;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multiple departments and stakeholders;
• Familiarity with version control systems, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and release automation technologies;
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to assess release performance and identify areas for improvement;
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges that arise;
• Proficiency in risk management and mitigation strategies to ensure seamless release;
• Experience with environment management software Jenkins, Git, and Rez
• Animated Feature Films, TV Series and VFX production experience
• Experience in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python) to support automation and troubleshooting during releases
  

What do we do?

Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series.

Why work with us?

• We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
• We have an industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities.
• Breakfast is served daily - on us!
• We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
• The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council.
• We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.
• We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
• Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
• Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
• You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.