Group Manager - Software Engineering - DevSecOps

Airbus; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus India Private Limited in Bengaluru (India) seeks a Group Manager to lead Software Engineering - DevSecOps. You will drive day-to-day operations, guide a team across cloud, containers and platform engineering, and align with global Airbus teams to deliver scalable, secure software products. Strong leadership, budgeting and strategic roadmap execution are required. This is a permanent role in Bangalore with significant cross-functional exposure.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software development and people management.
• Experience in product software development.
• Strategic oversight of DevOps transformation and CI/CD automation.
• Proven delivery, project, and people management skills.
• Experience with Agile practices and global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Software Engineering - DevSecOps team to achieve success.
• Understand technologies like Cloud, DevSecOps, Containerization, Platform engineering.
• Manage day-to-day operations and drive continuous process improvement.
• Lead performance management and development programs for the team.
• Coordinate with HR to interview and recruit based on business needs.
• Coach, mentor and provide direction in line with policies.

Skills

Software Development

People Management

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Delivery Management

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Solution Orientation

Education

Graduate/PG or equivalent

Tools

Cloud Platforms

Containerization

Job description

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

Airbus India Private Limited Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Leadership

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