Software Engineer Manager (Scrum Master)

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.

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

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)

Physical Job Requirements

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) all the time.

This position requires the ability to spend all the time viewing computer monitors.

 Travel Requirements

This position has no travel requirements.

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Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position at the time this job description was written. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and all employees in this position are employed “at-will.”