AVP, Release Management
Job ID: 13631
Functional Area: Information Technology/OZK Labs/Information Security
Position Type: Full-Time Regular
Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years
Location: Dallas, TX Douglas Avenue
Department: DEM - Product Management
Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Relocation Provided:
Email a Friend Save SaveApply NowPosition Description:Job Purpose and ScopeThis role is responsible for managing the assigned departmental software release process for the Bank and ensuring efficient delivery of application releases in accordance with the Data Development Life Cycle (“DDLC”) standards. The position operates in a “first-line” risk management capacity, providing oversight, driving approvals, communication, support, and assurance that DDLC procedures and key controls are followed in practice across all workstreams.Essential Job Functions
Manage and optimize assigned departmental release management process.
Document the scope of all departmental releases, along with all required release deliverables.
Assist in facilitation of agile events, release communications, and solution demos.
Improve workflows by introducing and/or enhancing DevOps best practices.
Enforces policy, procedures, standards, and departmental guidelines.
Assist in the management of risks and dependencies.
Work with Product Manager and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of strategy and execution.
Develops an understanding of Bank applications and their respective roles in generating data and the subsequent utilization of data in downstream bank data assets.
Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of bank data assets and enabling technologies.
Supports the Bank’s Risk Management processes.
Assist tracking the execution of features and epics.
Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions.
Maintains good punctuality and attendance at work.
Follows Bank policy, procedures, and guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of software development best practices.
Experience using issue tracking and release management software.
Strong understanding of agile principles and mindset.
Ability to manage and prioritize issues and concerns in a logical process.
Demonstrable attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to coordinate execution and delivery within cross-functional work teams.
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with business stakeholders.
Job Expectations:Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.#DNP Position Requirements:Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, required; Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field, preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in a professional work environment, required.
Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in delivery of enterprise level software or data solutions, preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in an agile development environment, preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Azure, preferred.
Experience with Atlassian Jira Software and Confluence, preferred.
Experience working with distributed teams, preferred.
Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.