Job Classification:

　　Technology - Agile, Delivery, & Product

　　Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions.

　　Your Team

　　As a Vice President, Product Owner in Automation Services you will partner with the Chief Product Owner, Technical Leads and delivery professionals to drive the DevOps transformation at Prudential. You will define the Central Express product roadmap(s), vision and strategy to achieve critical needs. Collaborating with stakeholders, you will identify targeted business outcomes and strategic solutions that solve sophisticated business problems with innovative products, services and experiences to delight our customers! As an experienced leader and an expert in the DevOps domain, you will bring vision, strategy and excellent problem-solving skills to our organization. The team will capitalize on your superior communication, teamwork and skills, along with agile ways of working, business insight and your inclusive leadership attitude.

　　Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day

　　Understand business goals and targeted DevOps outcomes, subsequently design and implement solutions that directly enable these outcomesDrive the product vision, strategy and roadmap to satisfy critical business needs.Build scalable architecture that aligns with and incorporates industry standards on various key performance indicators for DevOpsShare responsibility, governance and oversight of the entire DevOps Program and the associated DevOps matrixes with other Product Owners.Lead Engineering teams, advocate development styles, testing principles, software methodologies and team structures that support the delivery of software using Agile practices.Guide colleagues through the process of tool selection and usageWork closely and integrate with internal practices in Infrastructure, Development, Testing and Application Management to underpin and promote DevOps principles and cultureSupport functions such as compliance and Information Security in the adoption of Continuous Deployment and Continuous DeliveryManage and prioritize the Product Backlog to maximize business value.Build and source our teams with skilled resources with streamlined processes to execute the product strategy

　　The Skills & Expertise You Bring

　　Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering; or experience in related fieldsExperience in working with DevOps automation tools & practices; Knowledge of the secure software development life cycle (SSDLC)15+ Total Years Experience. 5+ year experience of Product Ownership in the DevOps DomainStrategic thinking capabilities, problem solving skills, strong execution, and accountability for outcomes.Strong leadership skills ability to motivate people, instill accountability, perform under pressure and optimize the team's resources to attain the business goals.Strong verbal, presentation, and written communications skills for technical and non-technical audiences.Lead and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization.Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges.Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills; enjoy learning new skills.Ability to conduct continuous exploration of customer needs using a variety of methods.Ability to work effectively across the organization and influence a diverse group of stakeholders and drive results.Ability to translate business need into technical terms.Strong experience with Agile methodologies, roles, ceremonies, and approaches; SAFeGlobal mindset

　　Strong Technical Expertise & Experience:

　　A minimum of 7+ years of experience working with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) solutionsA minimum of 3 years of experience working with Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)Experience working with containerized applications and deployment using Docker and KubernetesExperience driving automation and self-service capabilities.Well-versed with modern Technology solutions; Cloud services (AWS), Containers, CI-CD Tools, Microsoft Technologies, Microservices, Serverless architecturesCompetent skills in modern application languages - Python, Javascript, Groovy, C#, Java,Good understanding of Micro-Services, SOA principles and surrounding technologiesExpertise in Continuous Integration/Delivery concepts and tools such as Jenkins / Git or equivalentGood working knowledge with infrastructure as code, configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, CloudFormation, TerraformGood understanding of various IaaS platforms including Virtualization (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V, OpenStack)Good working knowledge of software build tools (Maven, Gradle), artifact repository managers (e.g. Nexus, Artifactory) as well as packaging tools (RPMs, MSI)Good working knowledge of software versioning tools including BitBucket, GIT,Good working experience of Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence etc.) and other productivity tools (e.g. Teams, Slack, Trello) or equivalentMulti Operating System knowledge: Windows, Linux OS servicesGood networking, TCP/IP knowledge and security awarenessUnderstanding of application deployment and release management best practices including A/B, Canary, Dark Launches

　　Expertise with several of the following:

　　Effective Communication: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.Decision-Making & Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.Agile Methodologies: Knowledge of concept and principles of agile methodology; ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery.

　　Preferred qualifications:

　　Financial/Business Acumen: Knowledge of financial and/or business concepts, tools and processes and how financial metrics are used to monitor and drive outcomes. Includes understanding of company accounts/metrics (ex: balance sheet, profit/loss, cash flow, budget & forecast).Application Development and Software Engineering Experience

　　You'll Love Working Here Because You Can

　　Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we'll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You'll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you.

　　What we offer you:

　　Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every levelMedical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leaveRetirement plans:401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)Company-funded pension planWellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needsWork/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

　　To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

　　Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $218,000.00 to $295,000.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

　　Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

　　Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

　　We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

　　Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

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