Head of Release Management - 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35)Location: London (Hybrid)My client, a leading investment bank is looking for a Head of Release Management for a greenfield role to establish and mature a centralised release and environment management function across EMEA. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategy and drive transformation toward Continuous Delivery (CD) and DevOps practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement a multi-year roadmap for release and environment management.Own end-to-end release lifecycle governance aligned with SDLC and regulatory standards.Ensure compliance with DORA, FCA/PRA, and ISO 27001.Oversee non-production environments, enforce lifecycle policies, and maintain audit-ready controls.Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.Essential ExperienceProven leadership in release and environment management within financial services/banking.DORA compliance and regulatory frameworks a strong plusExpertise in CI/CD toolchains, DevOps principles, and modern architecture (microservices, cloud-native).Familiarity with ITIL, scaled agile frameworks (SAFe), and SDLC methodologies.Please apply with your updated CV if the role is of ..... full job details .....