DevOps & Automation Platform Services Manager

We're looking for an experienced DevOps leader to take responsibility for of our DevOps & Automation Platform Services function. You'll lead globally distributed teams, shape our tooling and CI/CD strategy, and ensure our platforms are secure, scalable and reliable. This is a high-impact role at the heart of our technology transformation.

You'll make an impact by:

• Lead DevOps engineers, Tooling Product Owners and cross-functional teams across UK & India.
• Have responsibility for the strategy and roadmap for DevOps, CI/CD, Automation and Tooling platforms.
• Oversee platform performance, availability, compliance and lifecycle management.
• Drive automation, optimisation, and adoption of best-practice DevOps engineering.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of programmes, operations, releases and CI/CD governance.
• Manage vendor performance and third-party delivery.
• Collaborate with architects, senior colleagues and portfolio teams to align tech with business needs.
• Mitigate risks, support audits and ensure adherence to security, regulatory and governance standards.

• Extensive experience in DevOps engineering, tooling, automation or platform delivery.
• Experience managing geographically distributed DevOps teams.
• In depth understanding of Azure cloud and cloud-native engineering
• Excellent background in PaaS, SaaS, IaaS, cloud architecture and enterprise platforms.
• Ability to drive automation, improve processes and optimise platform performance
• Experience delivering complex, large-scale, multi-cloud or multi-tenant solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead major programmes, stakeholder engagement and vendor management.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, global organisations with matrix structures

Being part of our team means you'll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. As a permanent member, here's what you can look forward to:

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Up to 11% pension contributions
• Hybrid working + flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
• Health & wellbeing + virtual GP
• Career development and mentoring
• Inclusive culture + employee networks
• Share investment options

Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. It's a new name and a new way to do business. Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, we're focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive. Shape the future: We're leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're stepping into a career where you can make a real difference. Grow with us: We're customer-driven, community-focused, and committed to helping our people grow. Whether you're early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we'll support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive.