Remote AVP: Tech Delivery & Release Management

Howden Group

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

DUAL North America is seeking an AVP Technology Delivery & Release Management to lead enterprise technology delivery, release governance, and strategic project execution. You will manage a team of product owners, analysts, and project professionals and partner with business and technology leaders to deliver scalable solutions that drive operational excellence.

You will oversee release planning, governance, risk management, and deployment readiness while ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years in technology delivery, project/program management, release management, or related leadership roles.
5+ years in a senior leadership position.
PMP, SAFe SPC, RTE or equivalent certifications preferred.
Experience implementing enterprise release management frameworks and governance models preferred.
Experience leading large-scale technology programs and cross-functional delivery teams.
Strong knowledge of Agile SAFe 6 and traditional project management methodologies.
Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for requirements management, release management, and project execution.
Partner with senior business and technology leaders to prioritize initiatives, manage delivery portfolios, and align technology investments with business outcomes.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and execution excellence.
Own and mature the enterprise release management function, including release planning, scheduling, governance, risk management, and deployment readiness.
Establish standardized release management processes, controls, and reporting to improve delivery predictability and quality.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of technology releases across applications, infrastructure, and business systems.
Drive release readiness reviews, dependency management, risk mitigation planning, and post-release assessments.
Ensure releases are delivered in accordance with organizational standards, compliance requirements, and business expectations.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders by translating technical concepts into business-relevant information.
Develop and execute comprehensive release communication plans for business and technology stakeholders.
Provide timely updates regarding release schedules, impacts, milestones, risks, and deployment activities.
Present program status, release outcomes, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Lead complex technology projects and programs from initiation through implementation and operational transition.
Ensure delivery teams maintain alignment with scope, timelines, quality expectations, and business goals.
Drive cross-functional coordination to remove obstacles, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum.
Utilize SAFe Agile 6.0, and traditional project delivery methodologies as appropriate to maximize successful outcomes.
Data-Driven Delivery Excellence: Leverage reporting and analytics to monitor progress, identify risks, and support executive decision-making.
Change Leadership and Organizational Readiness: Support organizational readiness activities that support successful adoption of new technology solutions and capabilities.