Director of Configuration Management

Strategy

• Identify and automate solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability of build and release processes

• Design, implement, and continuously improve CI/CD solutions and infrastructure

• Lead architectural design for configuration management, ensuring adherence to specifications and industry standards

• Leverage generative AI and machine learning to optimize efficiency, accelerate pipelines, and enable predictive monitoring

• Evaluate and deploy emerging DevOps technologies and best practices

• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure system performance, team productivity, and process effectiveness

Team Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10-12 configuration management and DevOps engineers

• Provide technical mentoring across the broader engineering organization

• Recruit, hire, and onboard top-tier technical talent

• Conduct performance reviews and career development planning

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training initiatives

Process & Operations Management

• Oversee the entire software build, integration, and release pipeline

• Ensure high availability and reliability of build and deployment infrastructure

• Implement and maintain branching strategies, merge processes, and release workflows

• Collaborate with development teams to optimize their development and deployment experiences

• Establish and maintain security best practices in build/release pipelines

• Drive incident response and post-mortem processes for build/release issues

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering teams to understand requirements and optimize workflows

• Collaborate with QA to integrate automated testing frameworks

• Work closely with Security to implement compliance and security scanning

• Interface with Product Management to align release schedules with business objectives

• Communicate effectively with executive leadership on project status, risks, and strategic initiatives

Global Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with distributed CM teams across geographically diverse locations

• Design and implement CM solutions for 24/7 global development cycles

• Ensure CM systems scale effectively across regions

• Facilitate knowledge transfer and cross-training between global teams

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

• 15+ years of progressive experience in software design, development, and infrastructure management

• 5+ years in technical leadership or management roles

• Proven track record of scaling engineering teams and processes

Technical Expertise

• Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle, with hands-on experience in Agile methodologies

• Expert-level knowledge of DevOps tools and processes, including CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with build automation and continuous integration tools (Jenkins, ElectricFlow, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

• Familiarity with build and dependency management systems, automated test framework integration, release orchestration

• Deep familiarity with source code management systems (Perforce, Git, SVN)

• Proficiency in web application development (REST APIs, database design, JavaScript, Node.js)

• Operational expertise in Unix/Linux environments

• Advanced skills in scripting languages (Perl, Python, Shell, PowerShell)

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present to executive audiences

• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and disciplines

• Experience in change management and process improvement initiatives

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI-powered code analysis, security scanning, and test generation tools

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)

• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot or similar AI coding assistants

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

• Familiarity with security scanning and compliance tools

• Previous experience managing distributed teams

• Track record of successful large-scale system migrations

Success Metrics

• Reduction in build and deployment times

• Improved system reliability and uptime

• Increased developer productivity and satisfaction

• Successful team growth and retention

• Timely implementation of strategic technical initiatives

• Achievement of security and compliance objectives

The annual salary range for California is $178,500 to $331,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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