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AVP Technology Delivery & Release Management

Vice PresidentVice PresidentFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 201-500

Location

United States

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$160K - $180K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

AVP Technology Delivery & Release Management

Howden

Role Description DUAL North America is seeking an AVP Technology Delivery & Release Management to lead enterprise technology delivery, release governance, and strategic project execution across the organization. This role requires a strong leader who can drive the successful planning, coordination, communication, and delivery of technology initiatives while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The AVP will oversee a team of product owners, analysts, and project professionals, manage complex cross-functional technology programs, establish release management best practices, and partner closely with business and technology leaders to deliver scalable solutions that support operational excellence and business growth. Role Responsibilities - Leadership and Strategy - Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for requirements management, release management, and project execution. - Partner with senior business and technology leaders to prioritize initiatives, manage delivery portfolios, and align technology investments with business outcomes. - Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and execution excellence. - Release Management and Governance - Own and mature the enterprise release management function, including release planning, scheduling, governance, risk management, and deployment readiness. - Establish standardized release management processes, controls, and reporting to improve delivery predictability and quality. - Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of technology releases across applications, infrastructure, and business systems. - Drive release readiness reviews, dependency management, risk mitigation planning, and post-release assessments. - Ensure releases are delivered in accordance with organizational standards, compliance requirements, and business expectations. - Release Communications and Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders by translating technical concepts into business-relevant information. - Develop and execute comprehensive release communication plans for business and technology stakeholders. - Provide timely updates regarding release schedules, impacts, milestones, risks, and deployment activities. - Present program status, release outcomes, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. - Technical Requirements Management - Lead the gathering, prioritization, and validation of technical and functional requirements for strategic technology initiatives. - Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly defined and actionable. - Establish best practices for requirements management to improve solution quality, reduce rework, and accelerate delivery. - Ensure technical requirements align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and business objectives. - Project and Program Management - Lead complex technology projects and programs from initiation through implementation and operational transition. - Ensure delivery teams maintain alignment with scope, timelines, quality expectations, and business goals. - Drive cross-functional coordination to remove obstacles, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum. - Utilize SAFe Agile 6.0, and traditional project delivery methodologies as appropriate to maximize successful outcomes. - Data-Driven Delivery Excellence - Leverage reporting and analytics to monitor progress, identify risks, and support executive decision-making. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on performance trends and lessons learned. - Change Leadership and Organizational Readiness - Support organizational readiness activities that support successful adoption of new technology solutions and capabilities. - Partner with business stakeholders to ensure alignment between project delivery objectives and operational execution. - Promote best practices that improve delivery efficiency, team effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology delivery, project/program management, release management, or related technology leadership roles, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position. - PMP, SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Release Train Engineer (RTE), or equivalent certifications preferred. - Experience implementing enterprise release management frameworks and governance models preferred. - Extensive experience leading large-scale technology programs, enterprise initiatives, and cross-functional delivery teams. - Demonstrated expertise in Release Management, Project Management, and Technical Requirements Management within complex enterprise environments. - Strong knowledge of Agile SAFe 6, and traditional project management methodologies. - Proven success managing technology portfolios, release governance processes, and organizational transformation initiatives. - Experience working closely with architecture, engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver enterprise technology solutions. - Strong understanding of IT operations, software delivery lifecycles, governance frameworks, and technology strategy. - Demonstrated ability to manage risks, dependencies, budgets, resources, and competing priorities across multiple initiatives. - Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. - Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with a focus on delivering measurable business value through technology. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing strategic planning with operational execution. Benefits - A career that you define. - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. - A wide variety of wellbeing offers. - Competitive salary. - Unlimited PTO. - 401k with company match. - Paid volunteer days. - Encouragement and celebration of new ideas. - A focus on making a difference in the workplace, industry, and community.

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