Job Summary: The Software Engineering Manager manages a team responsible for the design, development and testing of software systems and software applications. Leads and directs the work of software engineers and has full responsibilities on project resources, scope and schedule performance. The Software Engineering Manager is responsible for coordinating the processes within the software development lifecycle and to deliver on software releases of the company’s core products.
In addition, is responsible for solving software development issues, project performance, productivity, resource management and deadlines. This includes contribution on requirements gathering, documenting engineering specifications, removing blockers, planning, tasking, as well as providing overall project management leadership using waterfall/agile hybrid methodologies.
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Essential Functions
- Perform full lifecycle software systems/applications development to achieve corporate goals and clients’ requirements for the designated software development team.
- Plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of its team software development projects
- The right candidate shall have strong experience in managing remote teams.
- Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, project scopes and objectives, and software development plans involving relevant stakeholders and product owner. Ensure technical feasibility in conjunction with the technical leads
- Coordinate internal resources to execute projects. Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Delivering quality software products on schedule within cost
- Lead the resources for designing, coding, integrating, and debugging systems /applications
- Requirements analysis, System/Software design & analysis, code standards, reviews development/software metrics, system risk analysis, Integration and Test metrics
- Translate product requirements into engineering specifications
- Manages and oversees the software development tasks and individual resources productivity
- Provide leadership to the software engineering team and enforce standard company policies and procedures that adhere to the software development standards
- Work closely with Chief Information Officer to define product direction and design. Anticipates future system needs, proactive in identifying solutions
- Ensure that the project scope is reflected in the technical requirements/user stories and that they are understood and accepted by the product owner and ready for developers to work off.
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Manage and report scope changes and the impact of required operational changes on the projects
- Coordinate between the team and third-party suppliers/vendors.
- Maintain project documentation. Facilitate team huddles, meetings, or Scrum events as needed.
- Coaching engineers in self-organization, cross-functionality, and technical guidance
- Help engineers create high-value products with quality
- Remove impediments to the engineers’ progress and motivate team members
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and good presentation skills
- Ability to lead a team of Software Engineers
- Extensive experience with developing and delivering commercial/enterprise software
- 5+ years of software development management, project management, or scrum master experience
- Experience with MSFT Visual Studio, C#, .NET, MSFT SQL Server, and MSFT
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Confluence, and GIT is a plus
- Excellent work ethic – professionalism, responsibility, proactive
Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required
- A Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field is a plus
- 8 years of experience in a related field required
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible management positions
- In lieu of a degree, a total number of 12 years of experience in a related field (in addition to the management experience required) will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above
- Related field certifications are a plus:
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- Software Engineering Master Certification (SEMC)
- Master Project Manager (MPM)
- Advanced Project Management Certified Professional
- Certified Manager Certification (CM)
Travel Requirements
- This position has no travel requirements.
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