The Senior Specialist in Program & Project Management will be responsible for planning the release of project deliverables and managing the release lifecycle. This includes coordinating release schedules, resources, and communicating project-related tasks across teams. The role involves identifying and mitigating release risks, tracking progress, and ensuring releases align with requirements and budget. They will also prepare release readiness reviews, create implementation plans, and provide weekly updates. Communication with release managers from different IT departments, and collaboration with development teams for automation tools, and maintaining documentation are also key responsibilities.