Mobile DevOps Engineering Manager

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an experienced Senior Mobile DevOps Lead to guide a cross-functional team responsible for iOS/Android platforms, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation. You will align with UK and Australia partners on shared mobile infrastructure strategy while shaping the technical direction of the DevOps team.

The role requires broad mobile engineering experience, a strong DevOps background, and proven leadership in delivering high-quality software in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Eight years of related work experience with at least five years in software project management.
• Experience supporting a large-scale mobile engineering organization across iOS, Android, React Native and Node.
• Strong technical background with modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, automation).
• Understanding of mobile app release cycles and app-store submission processes.

Responsibilities

• Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew; set performance standards and compensation per HR policies.
• Use Agile methodologies to deliver quality solutions and improve IT processes.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and renewals in the DevOps space.
• Collaborate with management to plan staffing and departmental goals; monitor service delivery metrics.
• Develop and implement changes to department policies to meet business needs.
• Lead quality initiatives and report status and initiatives to management and peers.
• Oversee budget development and ensure departmental expenditures stay within guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Mobile engineering

Vendor management

Staffing & planning

Budgeting

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree

Tools

DevOps tools

GitHub/Github Actions

Job description

Manages and leads a team of technical support staff who design, develop, test, implement, and monitor software and tools. Works with business leaders to define scope and requirements, and plans and executes the development of various systems. Acts as liaison with business sponsors and principals.

Do you want to work on a state-of-the-art mobile platform using modern architecture, engineering practices, and tools in a truly agile environment? Join Vanguard's growing team of talented mobile engineers and help shape the future of our client experience. Vanguard is making a significant investment in delivering a world-class mobile experience for our clients, and we're looking for top talent to help build and enhance our native iOS and Android applications. You will be joining a fun, collaborative, and inclusive cross-functional organization where individuals strong on aptitude and attitude have an opportunity to grow their professional careers through working with some of the most advanced technology and development practices.

In this position you will be responsible for managing and shaping the technical direction of an existing DevOps engineering team. This role includes oversight of our mobile CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, system reliability, deployment processes, as well as onboarding 3rd party tools. You will also align with leaders across UK and Australia on shared mobile infrastructure strategy and buildout.

What You'll Do:

• Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew. Provide guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Set performance standards, review performance, and make informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Use Agile methodologies to deliver solutions with a high level of quality, flexibility, and adaptability. Collaborate with internal and external IT teams to resolve/improve IT processes and procedures and make recommendations.
• Manage vendor relationship as well as contract negotiations and renewals in the DevOps space as appropriate.
• Work closely with management to develop and implement staffing and operational plans. Participate in the development of short and long term department goals. Monitor and report on service delivery metrics and overall performance.
• Develop and implement changes to department policies and procedures to meet changing business needs and to achieve department objectives. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead quality initiatives to improve the delivery of service levels. Work with senior management in the planning, development, and execution of short and long range goals.
• Present status, metrics, and department initiatives at meetings with management and project peers. Maintain relationships with technical teams, IT, and business partners.
• Participate in the development of the department budget. Review expenses and ensure department operates within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensure staff comply with information technology and information security policies and procedures and verify that deliverables meet requirements.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least five years of software project management experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience supporting large-scale mobile engineering organization with teams across iOS, Android, React Native, and Node.
• Strong technical background and hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices like CI/CD, monitoring, automation, etc.
• Understanding of mobile platforms differences, advantages and platform-specific hardware and software limitations of mobile ecosystem.
• Understanding of mobile applications development and release cycles.
• Familiarity with app store submission processes, guidelines, and review criteria for both Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Strong understanding of mobile coding signing, certificate management, provisioning profiles, and secure code release process.
• Knowledge of Github, Github Actions, Fastlane, Gradle, Firebase, Splunk, AWS infrastructure tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.