Software Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Team Management
• Team Communication & Alignment
• Delivery Execution & Operations
• Engineering Standards & Quality
• Metrics, Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Strategy, Planning & Cross-Functional Partnership

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of experience managing Software Engineers or other technical professionals required; 5+ years of people management or technical leadership experience preferred.
• 5+ years of software development, software delivery, or related IT experience required, including experience with modern engineering practices, cloud-based environments, and cross-functional product delivery.

Critical Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading projects and teams in a software development environment, including planning, prioritization, risk management, and delivery coordination.
• Experience leading and managing individuals, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development.
• Experience managing production environments, including incident response, service reliability, and post-release support processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and implement changes that enhance team efficiency, delivery flow, and engineering effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to manage team capacity, prioritize competing demands, and balance strategic initiatives, operational work, and technical debt.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Active participation in the technical community and commitment to ongoing learning in modern software engineering practices.
• Passion for emerging technology and the ability to evaluate new tools, including AI-enabled development capabilities, responsibly and pragmatically.
• Experience with Agile development, iterative delivery, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Education

4-year degree in computer science or other related field of study, or equivalent professional IT leadership experience

Physical Requirements

General office demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Frequent reaching, handling, and fine manipulation for using office equipment, filing, and managing paperwork.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other office tools.
Occasional standing, walking, and bending.
Able to lift up to 10-20 pounds occasionally.
Vision abilities required include close vision for computer work and reading documents.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.