RACI matrix for product release.

A product-release RACI makes the release process easier to run and easier to audit. It distinguishes the person doing the work from the person who owns the final result. Define the activities at the level where handoffs occur, such as regression testing, release approval, and customer communication. Then assign responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed roles deliberately. One accountable owner per activity prevents competing approvals, while a short consulted list keeps decisions moving. Review the chart before each significant release and update it when the team or delivery process changes. Pair it with the delivery schedule and release checklist for the complete operating plan.