Technical Change & Release Manager (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our Development & Data Factory team is integrated in the Digital Technology (DT) department.
• As a Technical Change & Release Manager, you will ensure the robustness and stability of the organization’s IT platforms and systems by overseeing the change and release processes.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of IT changes and releases, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Establishing and maintaining change and release management policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Defining the release strategy, release processes and requirements across the DT organization (incl. Digital Enablement and the CoEs).
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to assess change impacts (e.g., including changes affecting multiple business functions/business operations) and prioritize requests.
  • Planning and coordinating system upgrades, patches, and software deployments to minimize disruption.
  • Implementing automated tools to streamline and improve the change and release management processes.
  • Reviewing and quality assuring release documentation provided by project teams and providing the final go-ahead for release.
  • Driving risk assessments and mitigation strategies for changes and releases, including roll-back plans.
• We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid working mode.

About you

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or a comparable field.
• Relevant work experience in Technical Change Management or Release Management.
• Competencies:
  • Expert in managing end-to-end change and release processes to ensure seamless delivery of IT services and solutions.
  • Deep knowledge of change management frameworks, such as ITIL, and their application in complex IT environments.
  • Extensive expertise in release planning, coordination, and execution to minimize disruptions and ensure successful deployments.
  • Advanced proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to changes and releases.
  • Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to align changes with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Behaviors:
  • Proactive in identifying risks and ensuring successful execution of changes and releases.
  • Attention to detail to ensure smooth implementation with minimal disruption.
  • Adaptability to dynamic IT environments and evolving priorities.
  • Collaborative mindset to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Effective communication to articulate complex technical changes to non-technical audiences.

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country (Portugal) base pay reasonably expected for this role is 58 400 euros to 73 000 euros, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

• While the preferred location for this position is Lisbon, Portugal, we might be able to consider other Solvay locations.

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.