Job DescriptionJob Summary
The Senior Manager - DevOps & Integrations provides technical and organizational leadership across enterprise applications, integrations, databases, application development, AI systems, cybersecurity, and manufacturing technology platforms, including SCADA and Factory 4.0 initiatives. This role is accountable for managing technology solutions throughout their lifecycle, establishing architectural direction, leading high-performance blended teams, and ensuring the reliability, security, scalability, and operational readiness of business-critical systems.
ResponsibilitiesTeam & Technical Leadership
- Lead and manage multi-disciplinary technical teams supporting enterprise applications, integrations, databases, and SCADA/OT platforms; provide coaching, mentoring, and career development for direct reports.
- Translate business and IT strategy into technical priorities and measurable outcomes; serve as the senior escalation point for complex application, integration, and production issues.
- Coordinate internal staff, offshore resources, vendors, consultants, and managed-service providers to deliver against business SLAs.
Solution Architecture & Technology Management
- Manage the architecture, implementation, lifecycle, and operational readiness of enterprise technology solutions across Oracle EBS, Oracle Database, Oracle APEX, Docker, OCI, OIC, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Ignition, Workato, Java, Python, and .Net.
- Establish and enforce standards for architecture, development, integration, security, testing, deployment, and monitoring; evaluate solution designs and provide direction to development, infrastructure, database, integration, and SCADA teams.
- Manage the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environment, including disaster recovery, business continuity, and cost governance in accordance with applicable SLAs; lead Operator Interface 2.0 and Factory 4.0 enhancement initiatives.
Automation & DevOps
- Drive automation across infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, database administration, and operational processes using Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Python, Linux, and shell scripting.
- Own the Zeus DevSecOps platform (Atlassian Suite: Confluence, BitBucket, JIRA) and lead Code Review, Change Management, and Design & Development Review cycles.
Integrations & API Governance
- Manage the enterprise integration architecture across Oracle Integration Cloud, Workato, and REST APIs, connecting Oracle EBS, manufacturing systems, cloud platforms, and external partners.
- Own and govern the enterprise API framework, including design standards, versioning, security policies, documentation, error handling, and lifecycle management.
Enterprise Applications, Database & Modernization
- Own the technical management and lifecycle of Oracle EBS environments; provide oversight for Oracle Database (RAC, Data Guard, RMAN), Oracle APEX, PL/SQL development, and Docker-based containerized solutions.
- Lead application modernization initiatives involving cloud adoption, containerization, APIs, and automation; establish development, source control, testing, deployment, and release-management standards.
Manufacturing Technology & Emerging Platforms
- Provide technical leadership for Ignition SCADA and associated manufacturing technology platforms; lead migrations, deployments, modernization, and production support activities.
- Evaluate AI tooling and platforms; design and deploy AI development frameworks using SCRUM methodology; provide technical recommendations aligned with Zeus business and operational objectives.
Operations, Governance & Security
- Lead production support for business-critical systems; establish incident management, root-cause analysis, change management, monitoring, and continuous-improvement practices.
- Partner with the Information Security team to embed security requirements into application, integration, SCADA, and cloud architecture; ensure compliance with access controls, vulnerability management, and audit requirements across all managed platforms.
- Manage technology risks, technical debt, and capacity; maintain appropriate documentation, support procedures, and operational readiness.
Team Performance & Cost Management
- Build and manage a blended, high-performance team of internal staff, offshore resources, and managed service providers; establish skill profiles and resource models that balance cost, quality, and delivery velocity.
- Define and track team performance metrics, capacity planning, and continuous-improvement targets to demonstrate value and manage operational risk.
QualificationsEducation
- Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Preferred: Master's degree in a related field; relevant technical certifications (e.g., Oracle OCP, OCI Architect, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, CKA); ITIL Foundation; PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe Agile.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of progressive enterprise IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership or management role overseeing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated hands-on depth in Oracle EBS, Oracle Database, and Oracle Integration Cloud; proven track record leading DevOps, automation, and systems integration programs in production environments.
- Experience managing blended teams across internal staff, offshore resources, and managed service providers; vendor and contract management experience preferred.
- Experience in a regulated or quality-managed environment (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100D) and with manufacturing technology platforms (SCADA, OT systems, Factory 4.0) preferred.
Technical Skills
- Required platforms: Oracle EBS, Oracle Database (RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, APEX, PL/SQL), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Docker/Tomcat/ORDS/NGINX, Linux, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Ignition/SCADA, Workato, Java/Python/.Net, Terraform/Ansible.
- Preferred: advanced OCI configuration and cost optimization; AI/ML platform integration in enterprise or manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, SDLC, DevOps, high availability, disaster recovery, and production operations; familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and OT/IT security principles.
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