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 improvementRequirements
• 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 windowsShortlisted 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.