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Original Job Post

ADM · 5 days ago

Director Release Management and Cutover

Erlanger, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Director

12+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide overall technology leadership and define release management and cutover strategy for the enterprise

Develop common strategies for release and cutover governance processes and practices

Establish consistent release management and cutover processes and KPIs

Coaches and supports the on-going education of the IT teams and IT leaders

Proactively plan the release windows across projects and programs within the portfolio

Work with release content owners and deployment teams to understand key business, system, and/or technology interdependencies

Maintain the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key internal and external partners and vendors

Coordinate assessment of risks and issues affecting release scope, schedule, and quality

Measure and monitor progress to ensure release and cutover scope are delivered on time and meet quality criteria

Maintain a release repository and manage key information such as build and release procedures

Research new software development and configuration management methodologies and technologies

Conduct retrospectives to identify areas of improvement

Attract, retain, and develop global talent

Provide leadership and guidance to coach, mentor, and lead team for performance and career development

Ensure teams are properly trained in required methodologies and processes

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor’s degree related to Information Systems, Business, or other relevant academic discipline

Minimum 12+ years of experience in a large-scale, enterprise environment leading both Agile Scrum and Waterfall teams

Familiarity with SAP implementation methodologies and best practices, including transport management (SAP Charm, Retrofit)

Experience with change management and version control tools

At least 5 years of previous release management and cutover experience

Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle

Proven track record of managing teams and direct reports, ability to build and grow team to meet demands

Experience working with 3rd party vendors / service providers across a solution landscape

Expected to complete projects within specified deadlines

Experience with Project Management methodologies, preparing budgets, and resource planning

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, and with all levels of the organization

Strong analytical, organization, time management and process management skills

Demonstrated high level of written, verbal and interpersonal skills to communicate information, status, ideas, procedures and processes in a logical sequence; at a level appropriate to the audience and resulting in effective working relationships

Proven ability to build long-term relationships with customers and business partners

Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly

Expected to work occasional weekends, holidays, overtime, or a variety of shifts, when needed, to meet deadlines

Ability and willingness to travel as needed to achieve business objectives – 15-30%

Benefits

Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)

Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection

Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)

Paid time off including paid holidays

Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave

Tuition assistance

Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs

Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter

Company

ADM

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ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.

Founded in 1902

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.adm.com

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