Software engineering manager Jobs in Plano, TX

YOU

The Software Engineering Manager is a leadership role that takes responsibility for the overall execution and success of software deliverables using agile methodology by leading a team of developers, comprised of both stateside and offshore resources. Excellent communication and organization skills are necessary to work cross-functionally with other teams.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Delivering software (40%)

• Ensure the quality, timeliness and cost of projects meet client and business requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to navigate scope, commitments, release timeline or other project variables when needed.
• Considered point of escalation for the teams and production issues.
• Actively communicates status of team progress or impediments.
• Provides release management support for internal and external deployments.

Leading a team (30%)

• Provide oversight and leadership to a team of software and quality engineers to ensure timely execution of team and project deliverables.
• Develop staff through effective hiring, coaching, and performance management processes, and establishing development plans.
• Create an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance, and maintaining open communications.

Defining and managing software process (30%)

• Champion and ensure adherence to development strategies, standards, policies, tools, and procedures during all phases of the development life cycle.
• Lead development efforts across Agile teams with shared resources.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or technology, information systems or software engineering course of study or relevant experience required
• 5 – 7 years of managing agile software engineering teams building SaaS products with a track record of on-time deliveries required
• Experience with delivering software products using Microsoft technologies is required
• Experience in Cloud technologies and web development
• Experience working with offshore resources is a plus
• A deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with the tools and technologies in areas such as issue tracking, builds, delivery, documentation, and release management
• Identify opportunities to enhance work processes across globally distributed teams
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under rough circumstances
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Influences: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
• Builds Effective Teams: Building high performing teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit , talk and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printer/scanner, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires approximately 10% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Plano, TX.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$123,700 - $210,300 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.