- Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of SAP & Non-SAP developers, fostering an open, collaborative and high-performance work culture.
- Develop and implement DevOps strategies and processes to streamline development workflows.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment of applications across development, testing, and production environments.
- Collaborate with development, operations, and QA teams to ensure smooth and efficient release cycles.
- Ensure SAP transports are well managed and coordination with BASIS teams for system configuration and release management is met.
- Manage team resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of skills and expertise whilst creating opportunities for growth.
- Understand functional processes. Work with functional specialists to ensure solution design and integrity.
- To work with external parties as required to facilitate the development of application solutions, ensuring Premier processes and standards are adhered to.
- Bonus
- Company Car Allowance
- Company Pension
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Hybrid working
- Private Medical Insurance
- Sharesave Scheme
Head of Development Operations - Southampton, United Kingdom - Premier Foods
Description
Head of DevOps
Based near Winchester / Hybrid working
Permanent
We are looking for a Head of DevOps to join our team. You will be responsible for leading our multi-disciplined DevOps team, overseeing the design, implementation and maintenance of our applications including deployment strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of DevOps principles and will be comfortable implementing processes and using methodology to create a highly functional team.
To excel in this role, you'll need to be a strategic and critical thinker. This role requires an individual who is happy to work independently and as part of a team. For this role, we're really keen to bring in someone who is agile and possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role would really suit somebody who is passionate about leading multi-skilled development teams and championing fresh ideas.
As our next Head of DevOps, you'll be driving continuous improvement initiatives across an in-house development platform running within Amazon Web Services (Mongo, Express, React, Node) and SAP ABAP Developments on ECC6. Leading a team of SAP & Non-SAP professionals, you will be instrumental in governance and effective process management.
At Premier Foods, we believe in challenging each other to live our shared values day by day. We're known for championing fresh ideas and are proud of the commitment we have towards creating a positive working environment for all.
The Key Requirements...
As the Head of DevOps, you will ideally have 7+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles and have spent 10 years in a leadership or managerial position. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are a strategic and critical thinker who is happy to work independently and as part of a team.
You are motivated by leading multi-skilled development teams, and being excited by overseeing design, implementation and maintenance of applications. Your remit would include governance and effective process management within the development platform. This role is about driving continuous improvement initiatives and strategic planning.
Here at Premier Foods, our mission is to double our turnover by 2030 and continue enriching the lives of consumers, colleagues, and the planet we live on. We are a leading Food manufacturing business striving for sustainable growth. We are united in our commitment to respect and encourage one another.
This is an opportunity for personal and professional growth. People stay with our business because of the supportive and inclusive culture we have built. Our shared values act as our moral compass, guiding us in the way we work together and challenge ourselves day-to-day.
The Benefits and Perks...