Xcel Engineering · 4 months ago
Operations Manager - DevOps
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expXCEL Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning small business providing IT, engineering, consulting, and project management solutions to federal agencies. They are seeking a Technical Operations Manager to manage and advance technical operations on research projects, ensuring alignment with scientific needs and overseeing DevOps Engineering work.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintain and advance technical operational duties across research projects, ensuring alignment with evolving scientific needs
Collaborate with the project PI to manage and fulfill data requirements for research teams
Manage the DevOps release cycles and ensure releases stay on time, in scope, and on budget
Provide technical recommendations to improve application health, performance, and scalability
Oversee full-cycle resource management, including intake and fulfillment of DevOps requests
Analyze incoming project requests using expert judgment and advise the PI on prioritization and feasibility to ensure they meet project needs
Prepare and present reports on application uptime, project financials, task status, and other key performance indicators
Direct project technical operations and staff to ensure work priorities are met and shift priorities as required
Attend project meetings and interpret technical requirements to staff and stakeholders
Document and maintain operational procedures, workflows, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency
Qualification
Required
United States citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, IT Operations Management, or a related field
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong technical knowledge of DevOps Engineering and Operations Management
Proven ability to gather and interpret system requirements for complex research projects
Ability to direct DevOps technical work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with staff, sponsors, and stakeholders
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that support collaboration, leadership, and team building
Preferred
IT project management experience
Experience working in a research or technical environment
Motivated self-starter who works independently and participates creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
Company
Xcel Engineering
XCEL Engineering, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase