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Sword Group

Change & Release Analyst

Sword Group

. Maintain and develop change and release management processes.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeAberdeen • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in ITIL Change and Release Management, with a strong focus on process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and compliance within complex environments. Proficient in applying Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment principles to enhance operational efficiency and service stability.

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ITIL Change And Release ManagementContinuous Integration And Continuous DeploymentStakeholder EngagementChange Approval Board ManagementPerformance Evaluation Using SLAs

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Hard Skills
Change Management PrinciplesRelease Management MethodologiesAutomation Of Change ProcessesRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance Metrics EvaluationDocumentation MaintenanceProcess BenchmarkingHealth And Safety ComplianceRegression PlanningWorkflow Optimization
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityAdaptability And FlexibilityCollaboration And Team SupportInfluencing Stakeholders
Certifications & Qualifications
ITIL Certification At Practitioner Level Or Above
Industry Keywords
Oil And Gas IndustryInformation SystemsComplex EnvironmentsService StabilityContinuous Improvement Plan

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Maintain and develop change and release management processes.
  • Balance project and programme needs with ongoing service stability for critical business applications, systems, and services.
  • Engage stakeholders across the organisation to review change requests and act as a point of interaction and escalation for information requests, outages, and root cause analysis.
  • Interact with third parties to ensure delivery expectations are met in alignment with process.
  • Manage and maintain the Change Approval Board (CAB) schedule and cadence.
  • Evaluate change and release performance using SLAs, Key Performance Indicators, Outcome Driven Metrics, and Objectives and Key Results.
  • Increase automation and standardisation of change processes to reduce effort and errors and speed decision-making through workflows.
  • Promote and support Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD) principles within change and release management practices.
  • Ensure change has the required planning, regression planning, testing, and communications.
  • Ensure change management activities consider health and safety implications and comply with relevant regulations and company policies.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and share best practices within the IS function.
  • Chair and participate in the Change & Release Governance Group as required.
  • Benchmark process maturity and align service improvements with a continuous improvement plan.
  • Provide out-of-hours support via an on-call rota duty manager rota when required.
  • Travel occasionally to other locations as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • ITIL change and release management experience with a background in tailoring operating models, preferably within information systems or technology functions, in the oil and gas industry or similar complex environments.
  • A recognised ITIL certification at Practitioner level or above is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of change and release management principles, ethodologies, and tools, with the ability to apply them in an IS context.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to analyse situations, identify potential problems, and develop effective solutions.
  • Willingness to assist others and share expertise.
  • High level of adaptability and flexibility, capable of managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced and changing environment.
  • Occasional travel to other locations may be required.
  • May be required to provide out-of-hours support via an on-call rota duty manager rota.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
  • Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Enhanced family friendly benefits
  • Pension scheme
  • Access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes
  • Equal opportunities employer
  • Support for accessibility adjustments during the hiring process