Deployment Manager

Samlink is a Kyndryl subsidiary since February 2022, and is a trusted partner for companies in the finance industry. Samlink specializes in cutting-edge financial solutions that help businesses to grow and stay ahead of the competition. Collaborating closely with clients, Samlink ensures that the financial transactions of thousands of people run smoothly every single day.

The journey of Samlink started in Finland already in September 1994, and over the years, Samlink has established itself as a trusted partner within the financial sector. Fast-forward to the present day, our collaboration with Kyndryl has catapulted Samlink to new heights: it is safe to say that Samlink has undergone tremendous growth and transformation over the past three decades, and our future holds even greater promise of growth.

Every day our professionals engage in projects ranging from retail banking systems to mobile solutions, which are utilized by thousands of people. Our services vary from consulting to project deliveries and support services utilizing user-centric and innovative solutions. 

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We are looking for

Deployment Manager

Are you ready to take on an exhilarating role as a Deployment Manager at Samlink? Prepare to embark on a journey where you will be at the helm of delivering value-add deployment programs for Samlink and our customers. Your ultimate mission? To deliver a truly extraordinary outcome for our customers and propel our business to new heights.

As a Deployment Manager, you have the ability to break down a major deployment into discrete interconnected projects, each one delivering its own critical component. As the interface for the project managers leading each interconnected project, your choices will have a resounding impact on the success of the deployments.

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Every position at Samlink offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to enhance your experience of the BFSI industry.

Your responsibilities include:

• Release Trains have multiple major releases which are organized and coordinated by Deployment Manager

• Organizing deployment planning so that dependencies between different projects / applications are being planned and dependency risks are taken into consideration

• Creating of deployment plan which covers deployment schedule, cost and resourcing

• Monitoring progress of deployment projects, risks of release, schedule and cost. Cooperating with Release Management on release progress

• Managing of actual deployment to production (pre-tasks and release tasks) and resolution of release fixes where needed 

• Coordinating of deployment communications to all stakeholders

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex IT projects or programs, preferably in a BFSI business, with experience of working with customers across multiple project phases

• Experience in identifying and tracking dependent tasks across deployment projects, proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to dependencies

• Proficiency with establishing governance and management systems, managing inter dependencies of projects to develop a deployment master schedule, trade-off decisions, and asset and resource prioritization

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic agile environment, adapting to changing priorities while remaining outcome focused

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Project Management certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) or PgMP (Program Management Professional)

• Previous experience as a Deployment or Change manager and deep understanding of the associated processes

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices

• Existing knowledge/experience of the Banking & Financial Services Industry is highly desirable

Would you like to hear more about the position? Do not hesitate to contact your future leader Alan Rushe, tel. +358 40 1542137 or alan.rushe@samlink.fi. We will review applications on a rolling basis and invite the most promising candidates for interviews even before the application deadline. 

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