Manager of Software Engineering is responsible for leading and developing a team of software engineers and contributing to the delivery of high quality software solutions. This role partners with product owners, architects, and cross functional stakeholders to implement engineering standards, support Agile practices, and ensure efficient execution of software development activities. The position focuses on team leadership, hands on delivery oversight, process improvement, and fostering a team-oriented and high performing engineering culture.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers and technical resources
Support continuous improvement and skill enhancement of team members
Manage day to day engineering operations and resource allocations
Build strong working relationships with product, business, and technology partners
Provide estimations, prioritize engineering tasks, and adjust plans as needed
Support Agile processes and ensure adherence to engineering best practices
Conduct regular team meetings and one on one sessions with direct reports
Manage work in progress (WIP) and help teams balance capacity
Translate product roadmaps into engineering work items and execution plans
Support data driven decision making for technical investments
Assess challenges, propose solutions, and escalate issues when required
Collaborate with architecture and security teams to meet technical standards
Support process improvements and adoption of emerging technologies
Manage small to medium sized projects and cross team collaboration
Assist with budget awareness for resources, tools, and operational needs
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and resolve team level conflicts
Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative engineering culture
Requirements
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related fields