Group Manager - Software Engineering and DevSecOps

Airbus Group India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus India Private Limited is seeking a Group Manager for Software Engineering - DevSecOps in Bengaluru. The role leads the DevSecOps team, aligning with global Airbus efforts, and driving delivery excellence, budgets, and people development across projects.

The candidate will oversee cloud-based platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software practices while coordinating with HR, senior management, and international teams to achieve strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software development and people management experience.
• Experience in product software development and DevOps CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Proven skills in delivery management, project management, and people development.
• Agile mindset, professional networking, and knowledge of airlines business (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead Software Engineering - DevSecOps team and guide direction.
• Understand technologies like Cloud, DevSecOps, containerization, platform engineering.
• Manage day-to-day operations and drive continuous process improvement.
• Implement performance management and development processes.
• Provide feedback and manage recruitment with HR.
• Mentor and develop team members and align with policies.
• Set project plans and manage budgets.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure SLAs are maintained.
• Drive continuous improvement and staff selection.

Skills

Software development

People management

CI/CD

Agile working

Project management

Networking skills

Airlines domain knowledge

Education

Graduate / Post Graduate

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud

Job description

Group Manager - Software Engineering - DevSecOps Job Description

Role: Group Manager : Software Engineering - DevSecOps

Description Are you passionate about IT and experienced in software development, operations management and people management. Airbus started its Digital journey a couple of years back. The objective being to transform the company and to prepare it for the future by enabling new revenue generating streams in the digitally connected world. This transformation includes new ways of working harnessing the power of Technology. Airbus is looking for a Group Manager Software Engineering - DevSecOps to join the Bangalore, India location. He / She is responsible for the day to day management DevSecOps team which is located within the Airbus India premise. Success of this position will require good hands‑on experience in Products Software development and strong international collaboration with global Airbus teams. The successful candidate will establish team goals by identifying, evaluating and understanding the business strategy & technical trends. He / She will accomplish the team results/performance by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, coaching and leading the team in the right direction.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate/Post Graduate with 15+ years of experience in Software Development and People management
• Good working experience in: Product Software development Strategic oversight of DevOps transformation and CI/CD pipeline automation to drive scalable delivery and operational efficiency
• Proven skills in build-in-quality Delivery management Project Management People management and development skills
• Other: Working experience in Agile way of working Professional Networking skills Solution oriented mindset Knowledge of Airlines Business (desirable but not mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Hold the full responsibility to lead Software Engineering - DevSecOps team in right direction to achieve the success
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of technologies like Cloud, DevSecOps, Containerization, Platform engineering etc.
• Manage and lead the team on day to day operational basis and drive continuous process improvement
• Lead the team using a performance management and development process with the right training program.
• Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action when it's required.
• Work with Human Resources Team to interview and recruit right team based on the business need
• Coach, mentor, provide oversight and direction to the team accordance with the organization's policies and procedures
• Develop the team to take the delegation and empower them to take responsibility for their jobs and goals
• Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's goal and objectives
• Manage work timing schedules, job rotation and vacations of the team
• Maintain transparent and appropriate communication with the team
• Responsible to take business decisions in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Responsible for overall budget management
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new applications/Projects transition to operations etc.
• Ability to provide solutions, determine overall design direction and provide recommendations for complex issues
• Manage escalations and participate actively in escalation calls
• Responsible to maintain the agreed SLA
• Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged globally in projects
• Manage global communications and alignment with widely spread global stakeholders
• Take the accountability of developing and maintaining a detailed project plan
• Strong passion for technology, modern platform mind-set and solving customer problems
• To take lead in selection process of staffing needs in the team via direct hiring and via suppliers
• Apply lessons learnt in regular basis for continuous improvement on all axes
• Provide an enterprise perspective when identifying and addressing business needs
• Strong passion for technology, modern platform mindset and solving customer problems
• Liaises with, and updates progress to, project board/senior management
• Fluent in skills competence for the team - Develop competencies, competencies backup and prepare for future competencies
• Continuously look new opportunities and new customers within the frame of Global In-house Centre Technology Services Solutions

Success Metrics

• Success will be measured in a variety of areas, including but not limited to Agile mind-set, collaborative way of working, quick reaction in case of operational issues, SLA fulfilment & service availability
• Consistently ensure the on-time delivery and quality of the projects
• Bring innovative cost effective solutions
• Achieve the customer satisfaction

Company Information

Company: Airbus India Private Limited
Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Leadership

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