Release and Deployment Lead (DevOps & CI/CD) - UAE National

Job description / Role

This role involves strategically planning and governing release and deployment operations, ensuring smooth, automated deployments while mitigating risks and managing stakeholder relationships. The Section Head drives continuous improvement through KPI tracking and policy development, leveraging deep technical expertise and extensive experience in release management.

Client Details

A leading entity based in Abu Dhabi, pivotal in driving significant transformation projects within the region. With a global footprint and a reputation for excellence, the company is at the forefront of shaping the future of diverse industries. In this role, the right candidate will oversee the management of multiple enterprise-level data projects, navigating a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing both agile and waterfall methodologies.

Description

* Develop and Enforce Release and Deployment Governance: Establish and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures for release and change management, ensuring compliance and consistency.
* Oversee Release and Deployment Operations: Manage day-to-day deployment activities, leading automation efforts for CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring seamless collaboration across development, operations, and other teams.
* Conduct Risk and Impact Assessments: Identify potential risks and impacts related to releases and deployments, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to minimise disruptions.
* Manage Stakeholder and Vendor Relationships: Engage with business units, IT teams, and external vendors, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and vendor compliance with established standards.
* Define and Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Establish and monitor relevant KPIs, conduct post-release reviews, and generate comprehensive reports to drive continuous improvement in release and deployment processes.
* Implement and Optimize CI/CD Pipelines: Utilize expertise in CI/CD tools, cloud environments, and scripting languages to design, implement, and optimize automated release and deployment pipelines.
* Drive Strategic Planning and Policy Development: Define and implement long-term release and deployment strategies, contributing to overall strategic IT planning and policy development.

Job Offer

* Opportunity to contribute to large-scale transformation projects within a leading entity in Abu Dhabi
* Competitive salary with tax-free earnings
* Work within a dynamic, innovative environment that supports career growth and development

* This is a UAE National opportunity
* Strategic Planning & Governance: Ability to define and implement release and deployment strategies, establish governance frameworks, and develop policies for change management
* Release & Deployment Operations: Expertise in overseeing deployment activities, leading automation initiatives for CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
* Risk & Issue Management: Skills in conducting impact assessments, identifying risks, and developing mitigation strategies.
* Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Ability to engage with business units, vendors, and IT teams, and ensure vendor compliance.
* Continuous Improvement & Reporting: Capability to define and track KPIs, conduct post-release reviews, and drive continuous improvements.
* Technical Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, ITIL Foundation, DevOps certifications, expertise in CI/CD tools, cloud environments, and scripting languages.
* Experience: Minimum of 10 years in release and deployment management

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.