What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director PMO/Delivery/DevOps position at HAVI?
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Director of DevOps to lead our DevOps initiatives and drive a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within our organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, IT operations, Agile methodologies, and portfolio management, with a strong background in automating processes, enhancing system reliability, and improving deployment practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and effective delivery of products and services aligned with strategic goals.
Responsibilites:
We Offer
TOTAL REWARDS
Benefits
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:
Inclusive employee resource groups
Generous Medical, Dental, Vision And Other Great Benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model with flexibility
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
HAVI does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the HAVI Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, HAVI employees, or any other company location. HAVI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Are you a good match for this job?
Please submit an online application with your salary expectations and an indication of your earliest starting date.
***This role is hybrid and is open to candidates residing in the Chicago metropolitan area only. NO Relocation is offered at this time***
We are seeking a highly skilled Director of DevOps to lead our DevOps initiatives and drive a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within our organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, IT operations, Agile methodologies, and portfolio management, with a strong background in automating processes, enhancing system reliability, and improving deployment practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and effective delivery of products and services aligned with strategic goals.
Responsibilites:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop/enhance and implement the overall DevOps strategy, aligning it with the organization’s business goals and objectives while integrating Agile practices.
- Portfolio Management: Oversee the management of the DevOps project portfolio, prioritizing initiatives based on strategic alignment, resource availability, and business value.
- Demand Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to capture, evaluate, and prioritize demand for new initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resources.
- Product Delivery: Ensure the timely and successful delivery of products, working closely with teams to manage product roadmaps, release schedules, and delivery milestones.
- Team Management: Lead and mentor cross-functional team of scrum-masters, DevOps engineers and Product managers fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, emphasizing Agile principles.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with delivery teams to identify and implement best practices for CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure management to enhance software delivery processes in an Agile environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives, workshops, and training sessions to enhance team performance and product quality.
- Collaboration: Facilitate strong collaboration between development, operations, and Agile teams to streamline workflows and improve communication.
- Monitoring and Performance: Establish monitoring and logging practices to ensure system health and performance, implementing feedback loops for continuous improvement. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of Agile initiatives, portfolio performance, demand management, and product delivery effectiveness, providing regular reports to senior leadership.
- Agile Practices: Champion Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) within the DevOps teams, ensuring iterative development and continuous delivery.
- Security: Advocate for security best practices in the DevOps process, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and impediments to Agile adoption, portfolio execution, demand fulfillment, and product delivery, collaborating with teams to mitigate them.
- Budget Management: Manage budgets related to DevOps tools, resources, and infrastructure, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 10 years of experience in IT or Operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on DevOps, Agile practices, and portfolio management.
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
- Experience with Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and practices in software development.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified ScrumMaster) are a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Comfortable working in matrix, cross-functional environment
- High execution and influence
- Strong leadership and ability to build relationships across vertical and horizontal business environment
We Offer
TOTAL REWARDS
Benefits
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:
- Our commitment to rewarding results
- Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers’—and our company’s—success
Inclusive employee resource groups
Generous Medical, Dental, Vision And Other Great Benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model with flexibility
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
HAVI does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the HAVI Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, HAVI employees, or any other company location. HAVI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Are you a good match for this job?
Please submit an online application with your salary expectations and an indication of your earliest starting date.
***This role is hybrid and is open to candidates residing in the Chicago metropolitan area only. NO Relocation is offered at this time***
Salary : $145,000 - $165,000
