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Software Delivery Manager

Temporary, Full-time · Amsterdam
About Fairphone
Fairphone is more than just a company - we are a global leader in sustainable, modular electronics, on a mission to change the electronics industry from the inside out. Built on strong social and environmental values, we are a diverse and inclusive team from all walks of life creating market consumer electronics that make a real impact.
At Fairphone, you will find a supportive and safe space where everyone can be themselves, collaborate openly, and have the freedom to learn and grow - because that’s how we innovate and drive change together! 
So… are you a proactive, self-motivated team player who loves taking initiative and bringing positive energy? Do you thrive in a fast-moving start-up or scale-up environment? Are you a great communicator who values collaboration and embraces different perspectives? And most importantly, do you feel a strong connection to Fairphone’s mission and values? If you're nodding along and thinking, “Yes, that’s me!”, then check out our vacancy below! 
Please know that we acknowledge that we are living in a time where the use of AI can bring many efficiencies and support. However, we want to know the real YOU. Please try to limit the use of AI tools to generate answers to the application; we value authenticity and encourage you to use your creativity! 
  • Location: Amsterdam position (you should have the right to work in the Netherlands) 
  • Hours: 36-40 hours per week
  • Start: February 2026
  • Deadline to apply: 19 December 2025. We review applications on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.
About your role
The Fairphone Technology and Product department is looking for a Software Delivery Manager responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the Android upgrades and the maintenance releases for our mobile devices (audio devices could also be in the scope of the role). You will join our growing team and actively take part in its development. You will manage and define the scope of the software releases and Android upgrades, including the definition of the release schedules and milestones, the identification of the risks and the coordination with various internal and external stakeholders ensuring that software releases are delivered on time, within budget and are of the highest quality. This role requires a strong blend of technical understanding, communication skills, organizational talent and a passion for our mission. You will report directly to our Head of Product, under our CTO.
Key Responsibilities & Objectives
Key Objectives
  • Define release schedules and milestones, identify risks and escalate issues that occurred during product release cycles.
  • Coordinate the development tasks across our software and hardware engineering teams, product management and quality teams to track software deliverables such as Android releases and Android upgrades.

Your Key Responsibilities 
  • Prioritization: Manage the scope of releases in light of priorities and available resources. Weigh competing interests and priorities, including telco operators requirements, partner requirements, product requirements, software fixes and quality assurance requirements. Ensure (external and internal) engineering teams are focused on key deliverables so that ensure project goals are met.
  • Release management: drive the end-to-end planning and execution for all Android OS releases and major software updates throughout the mobile device's entire lifecycle (from launch to end-of-life). This includes securing necessary resources, proactively maintaining risk and decision registers, and coordinating all internal and external dependencies to guarantee smooth and timely release delivery.
  • Cross-functional alignment: act as the primary point of contact for software delivery management, collaborating closely with our internal software engineers, product owners, product managers, quality assurance team, telco technical account managers, and our external software partners.  You will need to manage expectations and negotiate trade-offs between the different stakeholders, also guiding and supporting them to define and pre-prioritize their needs.
  • Process improvement: continuously assess and improve our software development and delivery processes to further increase efficiency and the quality of our products. Establish success metrics for every Android OS release and all major software upgrades.
  • Reporting: Provide regular, proactive updates on release/upgrade status. Communicate decisions and risks to management and key stakeholders.
Your Skills & Experience
  • You have a minimum of 7 years experience as a Software Delivery Manager, Project Manager, or similar role in the smartphone or consumer electronics industry.
  • You have a background and formal training in Computer Science
  • You have a strong understanding of the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and the Android SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) and a solid technical background in software engineering, ideally with an understanding of mobile hardware and firmware.
  • You have experience managing complex software projects with multiple internal and external dependencies.
  • You have familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum for example)  and software management tools (Jira, Gitlab). Experience with setting up Jira workflows is a plus. 
  • You have excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
  • You have demonstrated abilities to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
  • You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Daily Activities 
  • Lead the regular meetings with the main stakeholders to get updates on progress, identify blockers, and ensure the internal/external engineering teams are aligned on the day's priority (e.g., bug fixes, AOSP integration, operator testing).
  • Actively clear roadblocks for the teams — this could involve overcoming a technical hurdle with a partner, or getting a rapid decision from a product owner or a technical account manager.
  • Triage inbound requests from internal teams and external partners.
  • Check the status of critical tasks in Jira/GitLab, ensure tickets are correctly prioritized based on the release schedule, and verify the Definition of Done for upcoming builds.
  • Spend time with the main stakeholders to compare new requirements or bug reports against the current release scope and timeline, negotiating and making data-driven trade-off decisions.
  • Check the status of automated builds (CI/CD) or non-automated builds and QA testing cycles for different release tracks (e.g., Alpha, Beta, Production Candidate).
  • Proactively review and update the risk register, focusing on high-impact/high-probability risks (e.g., carrier certification approvals, critical AOSP vulnerability, performance regressions) and planning mitigation steps.
  • Conduct scheduled or ad-hoc calls with key external partners (e.g., software suppliers) to review their delivery milestones and manage dependencies on their side.
  • Prepare or deliver status updates to the Head of Product/CTO and other management team members, providing a clear, honest view of the release health, risks, and necessary escalations.
  • Handle the retrospective, review the efficiency of the latest completed software release, looking for bottlenecks in testing, handovers, or approval processes, and documenting actionable improvements.
  • Ensure release-related documentation (e.g., release notes, feature descriptions, and formal sign-off documents) is accurate and complete for both internal archives and external partners.
What Fairphone can offer you?
  1. The opportunity to create an impact on the electronics industry around the world.
  2. A diverse work environment full of international, passionate, warm-hearted team members.
  3. 25 paid holidays per year (based on a full-time contract) next to the other public holidays in the Netherlands. You’ll also get a day off on your birthday! Additionally, the longer you stay, the more holidays you get! 
  4. Daily, healthy lunch, organic FairChain coffee, and many more tasty things.
  5. You will join Fairphone’s collective pension scheme, and we will contribute to building your pension.
  6. You will receive a MacBook, Fairbuds,  and a Fairphone as working devices.
  7. Hybrid working model - We are remote-friendly, and you can work up to 60% of your time per month from home or any other location you want. We also contribute up to €250 for your home office set-up.
  8. Public transport allowance – we fully cover your 2nd class commute from your home to the office
  9. Bike allowance – We support you with a bike purchase of up to €300, and you’ll also have a yearly repair budget of up to €100! We also cover 23 cents per km for your biking distance from home to the office (or train station) and back!
  10. Grow with us! We encourage you to develop at Fairphone. That’s why we’ll support your career goals with coaching (Inuka), trainings, workshops, or courses that you can join with your development budget. 
  11. Kitchen with beautiful views to the IJ waterfront.
  12. There’s a gym and recreation and yoga rooms in the building where you can build healthy habits, stay active and have fun with your colleagues, as well as a subscription to our mental & physical well-being services (Inuka & Urban Sports)
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DEI @Fairphone 

At Fairphone, we care about people, planet and you. It’s natural that we see diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as an essential part of how we work together and do business.


We support and further strengthen our inclusive work environment and culture by more formally implementing various DEI efforts to ensure all Fairphoners feel included, respected, and supported. 

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