AVP Technology Delivery & Release Management

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The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a

AVP Technology Delivery & Release Management

AVP Technology Delivery & Release Management

• Location: Remote

• Classification: Exempt

• Reports to: SVP Service Strategy

• Travel: 10-15%

• Salary range: $160,000-$180,000

Role overview

DUAL North America is seeking an AVP Technology Delivery & Release Management to lead enterprise technology delivery, release governance, and strategic project execution across the organization. This role requires a strong leader who can drive the successful planning, coordination, communication, and delivery of technology initiatives while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

The AVP will oversee a team of product owners, analysts and project professionals, manage complex cross-functional technology programs, establish release management best practices, and partner closely with business and technology leaders to deliver scalable solutions that support operational excellence and business growth.

Role responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for requirements management, release management, and project execution.

• Partner with senior business and technology leaders to prioritize initiatives, manage delivery portfolios, and align technology investments with business outcomes.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and execution excellence.

Release Management and Governance

• Own and mature the enterprise release management function, including release planning, scheduling, governance, risk management, and deployment readiness.

• Establish standardized release management processes, controls, and reporting to improve delivery predictability and quality.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of technology releases across applications, infrastructure, and business systems.

• Drive release readiness reviews, dependency management, risk mitigation planning, and post-release assessments.

• Ensure releases are delivered in accordance with organizational standards, compliance requirements, and business expectations.

Release Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders by translating technical concepts into business-relevant information.

• Develop and execute comprehensive release communication plans for business and technology stakeholders.

• Provide timely updates regarding release schedules, impacts, milestones, risks, and deployment activities.

• Present program status, release outcomes, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Technical Requirements Management

• Lead the gathering, prioritization, and validation of technical and functional requirements for strategic technology initiatives.

• Collaborate with architects, engineers and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly defined and actionable.

• Establish best practices for requirements management to improve solution quality, reduce rework, and accelerate delivery.

• Ensure technical requirements align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and business objectives.

Project and Program Management

• Lead complex technology projects and programs from initiation through implementation and operational transition.

• Ensure delivery teams maintain alignment with scope, timelines, quality expectations, and business goals.

• Drive cross-functional coordination to remove obstacles, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum.

• Utilize SAFe Agile 6.0, and traditional project delivery methodologies as appropriate to maximize successful outcomes.

Data-Driven Delivery Excellence

• Leverage reporting and analytics to monitor progress, identify risks, and support executive decision-making.