Change & Release Specialist

We are hiring a Change & Release Specialist on behalf of a leading organization in the banking sector in Riyadh. You will manage change and release activities across critical banking systems, keeping deployments smooth, controlled, and compliant. Responsibilities • Own the change management process end to end: logging, impact assessment, approval, and closure • Plan, schedule, and coordinate releases across development, QA, infrastructure, and operations teams • Run and facilitate Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings • Keep release calendars, deployment plans, rollback plans, and release notes up to date • Make sure all changes follow ITIL practices, internal policies, and SAMA audit requirements • Run post-implementation reviews and drive continuous improvement Requirements • 6+ years of experience in change and/or release management, with proven banking sector experience • Strong knowledge of ITIL processes (ITIL v3/v4 certification preferred) • Hands-on experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, or Jira Service Management • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Strong coordination, communication, and risk management skills • Ability to work under pressure during release windows Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide: current salary, expected salary, total years of experience, notice period, marital status and number of children, and earliest available joining date. Show more Show less

6+ years of experience in change and/or release management, with proven banking sector experience. Strong knowledge of ITIL processes (ITIL v3/v4 certification preferred). Hands-on experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, or Jira Service Management. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong coordination, communication, and risk management skills. Ability to work under pressure during release windows.

Own the change management process end to end: logging, impact assessment, approval, and closure. Plan, schedule, and coordinate releases across development, QA, infrastructure, and operations teams. Run and facilitate Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings. Keep release calendars, deployment plans, rollback plans, and release notes up to date. Make sure all changes follow ITIL practices, internal policies, and SAMA audit requirements. Run post-implementation reviews and drive continuous improvement.