Manager, Release & DevOps

TEEMA; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager of Release & DevOps to lead the automation and continuous improvement of release processes. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the Test Environment Management and ensure the delivery of high-quality releases while adhering to SDLC policies. Collaborating with various teams, you will drive efficiencies and foster communication across departments. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, where your leadership and technical expertise will be essential in optimizing release schedules and enhancing operational effectiveness. If you're ready to take on a challenging role that combines strategy with hands-on management, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transition or release management.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of automated release capabilities.
• Lead a team and coordinate with stakeholders for effective deployments.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Azure DevOps

Transition management

Release management

SDLC methodologies

ITIL methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Transition management software

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Release & DevOps
Location: BC or Ontario (Remote) but periodically, you’ll be required to attend in-person
Job ID: 78721

Overview:
As a Manager, of Release & DevOps, you will ensure consistent, efficient delivery of high-quality releases that are delivered following SDLC policies, processes, and best practices. You’ll oversee the Test environment Management process including the coordination and utilization of Test environments.

What you will do:
Continuous Improvement and Automation

1. Drive continuous improvement of automated release capabilities, using CI/CD pipelines to support our continuous delivery capabilities.
2. Manage and Support Azure DevOps and strive for continuous improvements.

Team Leadership and Coordination

1. Lead a team of Services Transition Analysts, Test Environment Support Engineers, and provide hands-on guidance as required.
2. Coordinate with Platform owners, service design, and operations teams to ensure effective deployments.
3. Liaise and coordinate with IT stakeholders to remove roadblocks in the SDLC process to ensure release schedules are maintained across multiple applications and portfolios, across different teams and projects.

Release Management

1. Ensure Release Management processes and policies are adhered to so that IT releases are reliable, and products are recoverable and auditable.
2. Coordinate and maintain the release schedule to optimize release delivery time and minimize impact to the business.
3. Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess the success of release management and identify areas for improvement.

Test Environment Management

1. Develop and maintain test environment strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business goals.
2. Collaborate with development, testing, and infrastructure teams to define environment requirements and specifications.
3. Coordinate the setup and configuration of test environments to meet project and testing needs.
4. Ensure environments are set up with the correct versions of software and configurations required for testing.
5. Monitor the availability of test environments, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
6. Serve as the primary point of contact for test environment-related issues and incidents.
7. Collaborate with Platform Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, testers, and operations teams to ensure effective environment usage.
8. Communicate environment status, changes, and issues to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
9. Troubleshoot and resolve environment issues, coordinating with relevant teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
10. Document and track issues, providing regular updates to stakeholders on status and resolution efforts.

What you must have:

1. Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in transition management, release management, or a related field.
3. Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps.
4. Knowledge of transition management software.
5. Knowledge and understanding of SDLC and ITIL methodologies.
6. Experience in the financial industry is desirable.

You are:

1. Exceptional communicator – Great interpersonal skills, you are comfortable communicating with stakeholders at different levels of the organization. Demonstrate confidence and provide highly specialized technical expertise and advice.
2. Organized – You have the planning and coordination skills to develop operating plans, processes, methods, and standards for a unit and to coordinate delivery of programs and services.
3. Natural problem solver and decision-maker – You lead diagnosis of challenges, find business solutions, and assess risks and opportunities. You make timely decisions considering business, financial, and member impacts, and to identify viable solutions.
4. Critical thinker: You understand the big picture objective and are able to dive deep into data and details to ensure the quality and accuracy of deliverables are met.

Salary/Rate Range: $91,000 to $136,400 annually