Senior Executive – DevOps

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Executive – DevOps

Location: Bangalore

Background:

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

Role Details

• Part of Unilever’s R&D IT Platform and responsible for R&D digital transformation in terms of Packaging and other key applications. Role involves direct partnering with business teams, third party teams and other technical teams in order to develop and deliver projects and services. E2E DevOps management of system releases(feasibility analysis, documentation, development, testing, productionizing) and application changes while identifying and resolving issues, risks and enhancements. Apart from these activities, a functional understanding of the evolving business needs and ways in which aspects such as data quality and process improvements can be monitored continuously and consistently.

Essential skills:

• Good Project Management Skills: Sound knowledge of existing and new trends in project management and how can they be creatively leveraged in different situations.
• Technical Acumen: Understanding of the key elements of an enterprise system comprising database, application servers, web interface, and to include aspects of security and user authentication.
• Understanding of software development process and basic data analysis skills.
• Good inter-personal and communication skills. Ability to communicate ideas and solutions clearly and confidently.
• Self-motivated individual who can initiate discussions on process improvements and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Stakeholder management skills and good business acumen for addressing and prioritising business needs.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management. Proven ability to impact and influence customers and stakeholders.
• Vendor Management:
• Participate in functional and technical design reviews (QA process) with strategic IT suppliers and/or other 3rd parties when/where appropriate
• Hold vendors accountable for quality and timeliness of deliveries through governance mechanisms
• Ensure adequate knowledge sharing and retention through documentation
• Manage multiple vendor teams of large sizes
• Keep the teams motivated with interactive and innovative ways of working

Desirable skills:

• Understanding of IT Service Management and DevOps principles.
• Project Management tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA etc
• Data analytics and visualisation tools like Power Bi and Power Apps
• Knowledge of trending technologies globally.
• Proficiency in presentation skills.

Key Interactions with:

• Vendor partner leadership and extended team
• Business (R&D) managers and leadership team
• Unilever Internal teams – Enterprise Architect, Cyber Security, Technology Services, IT Finance
• R&D Platform managers and leads