Lead DevOps and Release Manager - Remote Opportunity with Aetna - Full/Part Time

Unlock Your Career Potential with Aetna and Workwarp We're excited to introduce an exceptional career opportunity for a seasoned Lead DevOps and Release Manager to join our dynamic team at Aetna, facilitated by Workwarp. As a pioneer in the healthcare industry, Aetna is committed to delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. With a rich history and a strong presence in the market, Aetna offers a stimulating work environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and continuous learning. About the Role We're seeking an experienced Lead DevOps and Release Manager to oversee the delivery of complex features within the Ensuring Stage, a software application serving financial clients from our Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) specialty unit. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving multiple delivery activities across various applications, ensuring that Change Items are delivered with high quality and on time. Key Responsibilities Plan and support Delivery Management across multiple products/applications, performing daily activities to ensure timely and quality deliveries. Drive the successful delivery and execution of cross-functional activities to achieve desired outcomes for defined programs and strategic initiatives. Measure, track, and communicate release achievements, configuration guidelines, version control records, and related risks to Dev/QA Engineers, Product Managers, and Scrum Masters. Collaborate with stakeholders to create release plans, considering dependencies, timelines, and resource requirements. Proactively identify and mitigate project risks with regular review and reprioritization of the risk log, working closely with project stakeholders. Develop blending, fanning, and organizing strategies with DevOps engineers, implementing them across multiple applications/software. Create and maintain release management processes, policies, and procedures to ensure smooth and efficient deliveries. Generate regular reports on release status, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide insights to stakeholders. Conduct post-release reviews to gather feedback and implement lessons learned for future deliveries. Develop innovative plans to utilize Application-Release Automation (ARA) tools, driving DevOps and Continuous Delivery (CD) rapidly. Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a customer-centric mindset. Essential Qualifications To excel in this role, you should possess: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. 3+ years of experience in Delivery Management of medium to high complexity products. 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on automation and build and deployment pipelines. 3+ years of experience working in Continuous Integration environments, including Jenkins, GIT, and CI/CD. 3+ years of experience working in a Cloud Environment (Azure preferred but open to AWS and GCP). Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills to lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including release plans and delivery communication to executive and technical audiences. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications To further enhance your candidacy, you may possess: Experience with Azure DevOps, including managing Azure DevOps projects, configuring pipelines, releases, build agents, and working with GIT repositories. Knowledge of build automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible) and deployment tools (e.g., Octopus). Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Career Growth and Learning Benefits At Aetna, we're committed to your professional growth and development. As a Lead DevOps and Release Manager, you'll have opportunities to: Develop your technical expertise in DevOps and Release Management. Enhance your leadership and influencing skills, driving cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, applying innovative solutions to drive business success. Work Environment and Company Culture Aetna offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning. As a remote worker, you'll be part of a distributed team that prioritizes flexibility, open communication, and teamwork. Compensation and Benefits We're offering a competitive salary of $27/hour for this role, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan. Paid time off and holidays. Opportunities for career growth and professional development. Join Our Team! If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to drive business success through innovative DevOps and Release Management practices, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application today, and let's discuss how you can contribute to our team's success. Don't miss this chance to grow your career with Aetna and Workwarp. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging role that aligns with your passions and expertise. Apply for this job