Director, DevOps & Release Management
Farm Credit Financial Partners · Springfield, MA, USA · hybrid
POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, Dev Ops and Release Management plans, coordinates, supervises all activities related to the design, development, implementation of the organization's applications delivery and analysis function. Manages multiple development teams supporting various products or lines of businesses. Develops, distributes, supports, enforces, and integrates best practices and technology standards across the organization. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets, policies, procedures to support the various development lifecycles.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Plans, assigns, and directs the activities of professional and technical personnel involved in the design, development and systems analysis functions required to create new computer applications or install and implement software purchased from outside vendors.
· Provides technical information required in the preparation of annual budget figures for the Applications Development Department, including needs for upgrading hardware and software and resources needed to ensure timely response to needs of user departments.
· Reviews performance of applications programs to ensure program efficiency, program documentation, and to ensure that output meets the needs of user departments.
· Reviews and analyzes existing applications programs and programs in development to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of those programs
· Directs and guides the managers, reviews different project requests, timeline, and cost.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assigns and reviews the design layout for programs required for special projects.
· Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
· Requires a bachelor's degree combined with 5+ years of managerial experience and a deep knowledge of the managed sub-function, master's degree preferred.
MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversee daily team operations to ensure alignment with organizational policies while facilitating effective communication, collaboration, continual improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team and across organization.
- Provide clear direction, goals, and priorities to direct report(s) while mentoring them to enhance their skills and support their professional development
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that supports employee engagement.
- Address conflicts with professionalism and fairness, serving as the first point of contact for employee(s) communication and escalating issues appropriately in collaboration with HR when necessary.
- Ensure employee(s) adherence to organizational policies and procedures by promoting and modeling compliance with labor laws, workplace standards, and ethical practices in all people management activities.
- Manage administrative responsibilities, including reviewing and approving weekly timecards, processing time-off requests, tracking compliance tasks, and supporting team adherence to organizational policies and deadlines.
- Conduct performance reviews by setting and communicating clear expectations and objectives, monitoring performance against goals, providing continuous feedback, and addressing performance issues promptly and effectively.
- Oversee talent management processes for reports, including hiring, termination, performance evaluations, and pay reviews, ensuring alignment with unit objectives and adherence to company policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Ability to report to work in person and to attend work-related functions/activities.
· Ability to work at a desk and use a computer for extended periods.
· Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 10 pounds occasionally.
· Ability to occasionally travel as required.
· Ability to type and utilize various software programs efficiently and operate general office equipment.
· Ability to work in an office setting with moderate noise levels.
· Additional physical demands include, but may not be limited to, frequent talking or hearing, occasional push/pull, stoop/kneel, bend/twist, and reach to retrieve or move items in a typical office environment.
· Must be able to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.
· Hybrid or remote work arrangements
o This role has been designated as a Hybrid role, which gives employees the opportunity to work from home on Mondays and Fridays and working in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
o Please note that the Company retains the right to change a position’s designation at any time.
o Exceptions to the designated work arrangement may be made based on business needs
· Ability to concentrate and focus on details when reviewing documents, analyzing data, and performing computer-based tasks.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
· Ability to problem-solve efficiently and make sound decisions.
· Ability to manage job-related stress and interactions with clients, colleagues, or external parties.
· Ability to communicate ideas clearly in both verbal and written form.
· Ability to work with others in a collegial and collaborative manner
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position.