Remote Global Director, Digital Systems & DevOps

Save the Children Fund; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global humanitarian organization is seeking a Director Digital Systems to lead and manage core business applications and digital platforms. The successful candidate will ensure timely delivery of changes while maintaining application quality. Responsibilities include managing diverse global teams, directing software development processes, and implementing best practices in Agile methodologies. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience in IT, a strong understanding of SDLC, and the ability to translate technical requirements into effective strategies. This full-time role offers remote working opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leadership of IT functions including applications development and management.
• Considerable experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in software design patterns and object-oriented principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction for application development and core operating systems.
• Manage software development and application management teams.
• Implement Agile methodologies into development processes.

Skills

Leadership of IT functions

SDLC proficiency

Experience in Agile

Technical specifications management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Change management tools

Job description

A global humanitarian organization is seeking a Director Digital Systems to lead and manage core business applications and digital platforms. The successful candidate will ensure timely delivery of changes while maintaining application quality. Responsibilities include managing diverse global teams, directing software development processes, and implementing best practices in Agile methodologies. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience in IT, a strong understanding of SDLC, and the ability to translate technical requirements into effective strategies. This full-time role offers remote working opportunities.