Senior Manager: DevOps

Recruiter:

ALOS Innovative Workforce Solution (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000030/CS

Date posted:

Friday, July 19, 2024

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Senior Manager: DevOps

Job Ref : 402
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Location: Gauteng , Northern Suburbs
Application Submissions:chantelle@alos.co.za

POSITION INFO:

JOB PURPOSE

The main purpose of the role is to drive efficiency, innovation, and strategic alignment within the organization. By overseeing the entire DevOps lifecycle, this role ensures that technology initiatives contribute to the organization's success, while also addressing challenges related to quality, security, and resource optimization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Management

Provide visionary leadership to the DevOps team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture
Mentor and coach team members, promoting professional growth and skill enhancement
Efficiently allocate team resources to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines
Conduct regular performance assessments, offering constructive feedback and implementing improvement plans as needed
Collaborate with HR to identify and attract top talent for the DevOps team
Lead the onboarding process for new team members, ensuring a seamless integration into the team and organization
Proactively address conflicts within the team, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment
Implement effective conflict resolution strategies to maintain a cohesive and motivated team
Facilitate regular knowledge-sharing sessions to ensure best practices are disseminated and adopted
Encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Strategy Formation and Implementation

Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and refine the DevOps strategy aligned with overall business objectives
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform the evolution of the DevOps strategy
Develop detailed implementation plans for DevOps initiatives, considering timelines, resource requirements, and potential challenges
Ensure alignment of DevOps initiatives with the organization's strategic goals
Establish metrics and KPIs and department objectives to measure the effectiveness of DevOps processes
Continuously assess and refine strategies based on performance data and industry developments

Budgeting, Policies and Procedures Development

Collaborate with finance executives, and relevant stakeholders to develop and manage the DevOps budget
Ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to financial guidelines
Develop and enforce DevOps policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance within the business
Regularly review and update policies to align with industry best practices and organizational needs

Internal Client Relationship Management

Collaborate with finance and relevant stakeholders to develop and manage the DevOps budget
Ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to financial guidelines
Develop and enforce DevOps policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
Regularly review and update policies to align with industry best practices and organizational needs

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Assertive
Analytical
Flexible
Confidence
Honest and Fair
Positive Attitude
Courage
Tenacity
Achieves Results
Ensures Accountability
Tech Savvy
Instils Trust
Plans and Aligns

SKILLS

In-depth knowledge of DevOps best practices, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) methodologies
Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker
Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform)
Solid experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Expertise in configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations
Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in the DevOps space

EDUCATION

Matric
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
A Master's degree (advantageous)
Proven certification in relevant DevOps technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or equivalent)

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 8 years of experience in DevOps, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
Demonstrated success in leading and managing DevOps teams in complex, enterprise-level environments
Proven experience in implementing and optimizing DevOps processes and pipelines

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