Sr Manager, Software Engineering

What You'll Do

Provides leadership and oversight to the Software Engineering group. Oversee team efforts to apply the principles of secure software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing and evaluation of software and cloud infrastructure. Engages with cross-functional leadership to understand business requirements, architecture and technology direction and evaluate alternative approaches, ensuring software and systems are designed accordingly. Incorporates state-of-the-art concepts and practices to facilitate system functionality, scalability, resilience and security, as well as ease-of-use (developer / user experience). Ensures appropriate application of agile principles to software development with a focus on delivery of business value, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Directs the efforts of subordinate managers and professional staff.
• Creates and/or reviews technical assessments, rough order of magnitudes and high-level requirements for assigned projects.
• Works with customer facing organizations to produce final specifications.
• Collaborates with software and other engineers on developing and maintaining Solution Architecture’s roadmap and vision.
• Drives execution of solution development through allocation and management of resources.
• Drives decision-making processes to consensus and ensures that steps are taken to implement the solution roadmap.
• Defines and monitors the team’s success metrics.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, and 8 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years’ experience in a related field; or 20 years’ experience in a related field.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
• Skilled in analytical thinking, business acumen, requirements analysis, software installation and support and technology savvy.
• Skilled in building partnerships, engaging others, guiding team success, leading change and leading with vision.
• Experience with an Agile or SCRUM/KANBAN based methodology.
• Effective communicator both verbal and written.
• Exceptional and proven leadership skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems independently with creative approaches.
• Ability to create clear goals and foster accountability/ownership.
• Skilled in balancing risk with time-to-market objectives.