Job Title: Azure DevOps (ADO) Practitioner / Technical Lead Location: Remote (PST Time Zone Preferred) Duration: 6–12 Months Contract
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps (ADO) Practitioner to act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert during the transition to a centralized Azure DevOps environment. This is a non-development role focused on enabling effective portfolio visibility, standardized reporting, and scalable DevOps practices.
The ideal candidate will work closely with leadership and project stakeholders to ensure Azure DevOps is configured and utilized in alignment with best practices, without impacting delivery team productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Azure DevOps, including structure, governance, and best practices
Collaborate with project leadership to translate portfolio and reporting requirements into ADO configurations
Provide guidance on work item hierarchy, custom fields, processes, queries, and dashboards
Configure and validate ADO dashboards and native reporting capabilities (no external BI tools)
Advise on aligning ADO structures with service-oriented frameworks (e.g., Service Tree concepts)
Support onboarding of teams to Azure DevOps, ensuring adherence to defined standards and conventions
Address day-to-day queries related to ADO usage with clarity and efficiency
Act as a liaison between business/portfolio needs and ADO platform capabilities
Ensure ADO setup supports future scalability and integration with portfolio management solutions
Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)
Deep understanding of ADO architecture, features, and limitations
Proven experience building dashboards, queries, and reporting within ADO
Knowledge of service-based architecture mapping (e.g., Service Tree or similar concepts)
Familiarity with Azure and enterprise governance standards
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with TPMs, program managers, and cross-functional teams
Comfortable working in an advisory/consultative role rather than a developer position
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in large-scale ADO implementations, migrations, or transformations
Background as a Technical Program Manager (TPM), Program Manager, or ADO Administrator
Exposure to enterprise engineering environments and governance models
Interest or experience in AI-assisted tools (e.g., Copilot)
