Director, Software Governance and Delivery

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Austin, TX, US, 78728

Job Requisition : 64324

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you.

Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #Energized By Growth .

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, Clear View, Tokheim, Pro Gauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies.

Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Job Title:
Director, Software Governance and Delivery

Location:Austin, Texas
Job Type:Full-Time

The Director of Software Governance and Delivery is a strategic leadership role responsible for orchestrating the controls, compliance, and deployment across the organization's software landscape. This individual will define and enforce the governance standards that ensure software integrity, security, and quality, while simultaneously owning the management and optimization of the release management lifecycle. This role guarantees predictability and control in our delivery mechanisms, moving software from development to production seamlessly and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Governance & Policy Enforcement:Define, implement, and audit the governance frameworks, policies, and standards that dictate how software is designed, built, tested, and deployed. Ensure adherence to internal controls, industry regulations, and security best practices.
• Performance Monitoring & Metrics:Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to governance adherence, delivery velocity, quality, and compliance. Use data-driven insights to drive continuous process improvements.
• Release Management Strategy:Own the complete release management lifecycle. Develop a forward-looking release strategy and operationalize it to balance speed, stability, and risk mitigation across all software products.
• Delivery Oversight & Excellence:Oversee the orchestration of software delivery processes, collaborating with engineering, product management, and operations teams to establish repeatable, efficient, and high-quality releases.
• Risk Management & Compliance Audits:Proactively manage risks associated with deployments and compliance gaps. Coordinate with internal audit and security teams to ensure all software releases meet required regulatory standards (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, etc., if applicable).
• Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement:Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging best practices and innovative methodologies (e.g., Agile, Dev Ops) to optimize governance and program delivery processes.
• Stakeholder Communication & Change Management:Serve as the central communication hub for all release activities. Manage organizational change processes related to software updates and ensure clear communication with engineering teams, product leadership, and business stakeholders.

Leadership and Team Development

• Team Leadership:Lead, mentor,…