Manager Software Deployment
About The Position
As the Manager of Software Deployment at John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group located onsite in either Urbandale or Waterloo, IA; Fargo, ND or Silvis, IL. We are investing in advanced technologies and connected solutions that enable our customers to produce more with less. As the Manager, Software Deployment Systems, you will play a critical role in shaping how software is delivered to intelligent machines, helping ensure our products continuously improve long after they leave the factory. In this role, you will lead a global engineering team responsible for developing and operating systems that deploy machine software, from factory provisioning to over-the-air (OTA) updates across machines in the field. You will help define and scale how software capabilities are deployed securely, reliably, and efficiently to support our customers worldwide. You will combine technical leadership, people leadership, and strategic execution, working across product, engineering, and product family teams to drive innovation and deliver measurable business value.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience leading engineering teams delivering complex systems in scaled environments
- 5+ years experience in embedded or cyber-physical systems (e.g., automotive, industrial, agricultural)
- Extensive experience with software deployment infrastructure, tooling, and large-scale technology initiatives
- Strong knowledge of software delivery pipelines (CI/CD, release management, versioning)
- Proven ability to lead global, distributed agile teams and drive cross-functional alignment
- Experience developing and executing technology strategies and roadmaps
- Strong planning, execution, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with OTA software deployment or connected device ecosystems
- Ability to drive innovation in infrastructure, deployment tools, and engineering practices
- Experience building vision and translating strategy into execution plans
- Familiarity with software-defined-vehicle (SDV) systems and service oriented or platform-based architecture
- Experience with observability, telemetry, or reliability engineering practices
Responsibilities
- Lead a global, cross-functional engineering team responsible for deployment platforms, OTA systems, and factory provisioning
- Translate organizational strategy into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with broader mission and goals
- Manage a portfolio of complex engineering initiatives aligned to business objectives and delivery commitments
- Lead development and implementation of reprogramming infrastructure and deployment tools supporting embedded systems across factory, engineering, and aftermarket environments
- Drive delivery of scalable, secure, and reliable deployment capabilities for embedded and cyber-physical systems
- Ensure software releases meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Foster adoption of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and observability
- Establish metrics and feedback loops to monitor deployment success, system health, and customer impact
- Manage project portfolio, resources, and budgets to deliver against business objectives
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, systems, and engineering practices
- Lead and develop a high-performing global engineering organization, including managers and technical professionals
- Set clear performance expectations, provide coaching, and ensure accountability for results
- Build organizational capability through development planning, training, and mentoring
- Partner closely with Product Management, Architecture, hardware, embedded, and cloud engineering teams
- Build trusted cross-functional relationships and act as a key engineering leader across the organization
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
