Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

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This position will provide engineering leadership and management skills to a diverse team. Understanding engineering processes will be required to lead the team.

This position will oversee operations of multi-user computer systems, networks, virtual computer systems, and COTS software products.

Other duties include employee selection / recruitment, training, mentoring, time charging review / approval, salary planning, promotion planning, recognition activities and in general, maintaining a rewarding and productive work environment for this team.

In addition, you will be expected to engage in the management and development of personnel to include performing candid employee reviews / evaluations.

You will work closely with site leadership, program managers, product owners, and peers; assuming project responsibility for integration and management of product baselines at a customer site.

This is a day-staff position, but after-hours support may be required. This position and the team will require an on-call component for 24 / 7 emergency support.

Specific tasks include :

• Management for a 5 to 8 person team.
• Monitor and correct system performance issues, system patching and operating system software.
• Oversee deployment of software / hardware deliveries, support special projects, and assists operational crews and contractor teams to resolve system issues.

Meticulously records problem statements and creates appropriate reports.

• Manage personnel resources to support the site's financial plans.
• Ensure appropriate daily staffing at customer site,
• Recruit and hire to develop the proper skill level and diversity mix.
• Focus on providing guidance to staff members to meet critical schedules and resolve critical / complex technical or operational problems.
• Perform administrative management duties for engineering staff. This includes timecard approval (timekeeping / overtime authorization), compliance training, promotions, job actions, performance

reviews, awards, and terminations.

• Own, execute, and status site level initiatives.
• Assist and coordinate with the test team for system integration and test activities.
• Support Ad hoc tasking and stretch assignments as outlined by Program Leaders

This is a level 4, mid-career management role where successful Applicants will :

Typically possess a minimum of 9+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.

You must have an interim Secret security clearance prior to start.

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national

origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability

status.

Desired skills

• Experience with software configuration management tools such as git- Familiarity with managing software across multiple configuration baselines
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Experience with servers, network design and protocols, build tools, embedded systems, and / or driver development is beneficial.
• Experience with Agile methodology
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and senior program management
• Software experience in C++, C, Java, or other coding languages
• Experience with Cost Account Management & Earned Value
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
12 days ago