Manager Software Deployment

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before!

Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

Primary

Location:

United States (US) – Iowa – Urbandale Function:
Product Engineering (CA)

Title:

Manager Software Deployment – 121396 Onsite/Remote:

Onsite Position

• 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

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Formal Systems Engineering education or experience is a strong plus

What You’ll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and…