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The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) This role will direct one or more teams that will work closely and collaboratively with Product Owners, Development, QA, Technical and Business teams to lead a sustainable Change and Release process. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Direct one or more team(s) responsible for the establishment, documentation, and maintenance of Change and Release management processes and procedures Be accountable for the end-to-end release process Coordinate the scheduling of Change and Releases and maintain the release calendar Work with technical and business teams to prioritize and scope scheduled releases Manage risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality Direct and participate in release meetings Ensure accurate weekly release reporting Direct the team(s) responsible for the creation and managing of release branches Work with development and source code management to understand impacts of branches and code merges Be accountable for Go-Live activities including the execution of the deployment Plans Direct automation and the development of scripts and automation tools used to continuously improve the release process Work with other technical team members to resolve all release related issues Direct release review/retrospection meetings, gather feedback and ensure improvements are incorporated for future releases Drive and direct continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management Serve as an advocate for release management, communicating release management processes and procedures throughout the company and assisting teams with adoption Continually work towards making improvements in the release process Stay current on trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance Other job-related duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities Manage a team Qualifications: [Required] 10+ years of previous release and/or project management experience, (Solid understanding of project management principles preferred) [Required] Expert knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery methods [Required] Strong collaboration and partnership skills to work with Development, infrastructure, operations and business teams [Required] Expert experience working in an Agile environment [Required] Expert troubleshooting skills [Required] Have a flexible mindset with the ability to change as knowledge and conditions change, whether those changes are technical or business driven [Required] Willingness to support and execute the current release and deployment model in parallel to developing automation of the processes [Required] Strong collaboration and partnership skills to work with Development, infrastructure, operations and business teams [Required] Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and the business [Required] Excellent listening skills Technical Skills: [Required] Experience with source control tools such as SVN [Required] Knowledge of DevOps and automation software such as Harness or similar. Excellent understanding of overall CICD pipelines and implementation. [Required] Experience with Microsoft Office desktop tools (Word, Excel and Power Point) [Required] 5+ years of previous Change and Release experience, (solid understanding of SDLC, ITIL and the Change and Release Management cycle) [Required] Expert knowledge of the ServiceNow platform including the Change and Release modules [Required] Solid understanding and experience of AWS, cloud computing, middleware and database technologies Education and/or Experience: [Required] Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Preferred] Masters degree [Required] 10+ years of experience [Required] Experience in the financial industry [Required] Expert experience working in an Agile environment [Required] Experience leading a team Certifications ITIL About Us The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. Benefits A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education Student Loan Repayment Assistance Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely Generous PTO and Parental leave 401k Employer Match Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision Compensation The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed. Salary Range : $171,700.00 - $282,700.00 Incentive Range : 23% to 30% OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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