Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by technology. As a technology consulting professional, you’ll help businesses realize the value they can gain from their IT investments — supporting strategy and being a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service — providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how technology can act as multiplying effect during major program transformations.

 

As organizations look to leverage the advantage technology offers, we’ll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you’ll need in today’s environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

 

The opportunity

 

EY is looking for a ‘Devops Lead’ to join our rapidly expanding Technology Consulting team. The role will be based in KSA and will serve MENA clients.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Play the role of DevOps lead and act as the key catalyst of the project. Understand and study the current state of software development activities, strategies, and mechanisms. Evaluate the capabilities of the current tools and the resources available to manage these tools, nature of the support, and prepare improvement proposals and requirements to support the targeted future state. Provide input towards the Software Development strategy (vision, mission, and strategic objectives) and the targeted approach of software development. Provide input towards the five-year road map and the initiatives required to be implemented to achieve the targeted future state. Provide input towards the target governance framework to support and activate the software development strategy and approach. Provide input towards the organizational and functional structure to support the target future state. Provide input towards the KPI strategy that covers the various stages of the target approach of software development (SD). Provide input towards the target DevOps Maturity Model Work in coordination with the client project team to plan the preparation and establishment of the Software Development Activation Unit: Vision, mission, and strategic goals. Organizational structure, operating model, key stakeholders, governance framework, and relevant communication tools Service catalogue. SD Strategy activation principles and standards Templates and forms Operational plan, evaluation of functions, and plan to adopt its operating model and frameworks. Contribute to Release / Deployment planning. Plan to activate and operate the governance framework. Develop the relevant standards and metrics, define measurable results, and build a reporting approach. Creation of unit’s maturity assessment framework
 

Technical skills requirements

 

7+ years of experience specializing in Devops, DevSecOps, Agile, Scrum, AIOps, Microservices Architecture Arabic speakers preferred

 

Internal Expectations:

 

Take ownership for driving professional growth and leveraging coaching, learning and new experience Confidently and authentically present complex messages skillfully, using a variety of media and methods that build excellent relationships based on a trust Demonstrate influencing skills that address the varied interests and individual style of others, recognizing people have different sources of motivation and ways to achieve success Create a positive team environment, balancing individual initiative with team collaboration and with EY priorities, and encourage people to speak up and express differing views Adopt appropriate coaching techniques to meet the various needs of team members Assemble the right team to achieve business goals by creating the right mix of skills and the right conditions to work together effectively Improve commitment and engagement of team members, while focusing on the achievement of their goals Provide constructive feedback tailored to each person’s style and environment Recommend development activities tailored to each team member’s needs and learning style Resolve competing priorities and resource allocation issues, building collaboration across organizational boundaries

What we look for

 

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

 

What we offer
 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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