Release Manager/Coordinator - D365 Finance & Operations
Workplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Expires: November 1, 2025
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented D365 F&O Release Manager to lead and coordinate all release management activities within our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations environment. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end release cycles, including planning, deployment, risk management, and post-release activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong governance skills, technical understanding of D365 F&O, and a collaborative mindset to ensure smooth and secure rollouts of updates and customizations.
Main requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in ERP release management, preferably within D365 F&O or AX
- Strong understanding of Microsoft LCS, Azure DevOps, and D365 environment topology
- Experience managing releases in regulated or audit-sensitive environments
- Familiarity with ITIL, DevOps, and Agile methodologies
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple parallel releases and prioritize effectively
Responsibilities:
- Define and manage D365 F&O release calendar aligning with business and technical stakeholders
- Oversee deployment of code and configurations across Development, Test, UAT, and Production environments
- Govern release lifecycle by coordinating build, test, and deployment activities using LCS and Azure DevOps
- Ensure all releases follow structured testing: unit, integration, regression, and performance testing
- Lead go/no-go assessments, risk reviews, and ensure rollback and contingency plans
- Act as single point of contact for release-related communication to all stakeholders
- Coordinate cutover activities during releases ensuring minimal downtime
- Maintain documentation including release notes, test evidence, and audit compliance reports
- Continuously improve release processes adopting CI/CD pipelines and automation practices
Required hard skills:
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations release management
- Microsoft LCS (Lifecycle Services)
- Azure DevOps
- ERP release cycle management in regulated/audit environments
- Release risk assessment and governance
- Testing methodologies including unit, integration, regression, performance tests
- Stakeholder communication and management
Recommended hard skills:
- Microsoft certifications in D365 F&O or Azure
- Experience managing third-party integrations or ISV solutions in D365
- Knowledge of automation tools and scripting in Azure pipelines
Soft skills:
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Stakeholder management
- Collaborative mindset
- Ability to manage multiple parallel releases
- Prioritization skills
Natural languages:
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Adaptability to fast-paced, innovative IT consulting environment
- Team collaboration and continuous improvement culture
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