Manager, Devops - Technology Operations

DevOps Engineering Manager

The DevOps Engineering Manager is a key leadership role supporting the delivery, reliability, and evolution of DevOps capabilities across the Publications Technology division. This manager will lead a global team of engineers, working closely with application development teams, Cloud Operations, Enterprise Architecture, and Technical Operations to ensure seamless and scalable software delivery and operations. The central focus of this role is building robust pipelines and platforms with integrated standards and quality gates that empower autonomous development teams, enabling them to deliver, operate, and evolve their applications independently with speed, safety, and confidence.

This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to work on-site two days per week at one of our campuses located in Columbus, OH or Washington, DC. The remaining three days per week may be worked remotely. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of one of these locations or be willing to relocate to meet this requirement.

General Responsibilities / Duties:

• Set DevOps Strategy - Define and drive the DevOps vision, roadmap, and adoption of modern practices across engineering teams.
• Support Development Teams - Partner with application teams and service vendors to implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and release automation in support of their development and delivery goals.
• Design and Evolve an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) - Lead the design and implementation of an IDP that enables development teams with self-service capabilities, standardized tooling, and reusable infrastructure components.
• Maintain Toolchain and Infrastructure - Oversee and improve the DevOps toolchain, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure to support all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Foster Continuous Improvement - Evaluate and adapt to emerging DevOps and platform engineering trends to modernize processes and tools, where sensible and impactful.
• Develop and Mentor Team - Provide coaching, feedback, and career growth opportunities to DevOps engineers; promote a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with Leadership - Partner with technical leads, architects, and senior leadership to align DevOps initiatives with strategic objectives and operational goals.
• Ensure Operational Excellence - Monitor system health, support incident resolution, and drive initiatives that improve system reliability, deployment efficiency, and developer experience.
• Enforce Governance and Standards - Ensure compliance with security, audit, and operational standards in DevOps practices and infrastructure provisioning.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Education/Experience: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field-or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure Automation roles.
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading engineering teams in a DevOps or cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success implementing and scaling DevOps practices and platforms across multiple teams or product lines.