Devops Manager + Azure (high level)

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage a global deployment engineering organization of 100+ resources across multiple shifts, ensuring round-the-clock operational coverage.
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for deployment engineering, with a focus on automation-first principles.
• Partner with senior leadership, cloud operations, and DevOps teams to align deployment strategies with organizational goals.

• Deployment & Operations

• Oversee deployments across Microsoft Azure regional clouds and country-specific environments while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Ensure robust tracking, monitoring, and incident response for deployment pipelines.
• Establish and maintain white-glove service standards for high-priority business functions.

• Technology & Automation

• Drive adoption of Terraform, Azure-native services, and CI/CD pipelines to standardize and streamline deployment processes.
• Define and implement automation strategies to minimize manual interventions and reduce deployment cycle times.
• Ensure deployments are resilient, repeatable, and auditable.

• Team Management

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing global engineering team with clear career growth paths.
• Implement best practices in workload management, performance monitoring, and shift coverage planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Governance & Compliance

• Define policies and frameworks for secure, compliant, and auditable deployments across multiple geographies.
• Partner with InfoSec and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.