Manager IT Software Engineering

Company: Garmin
Location: Topeka
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description - Manager IT Software Engineering (20001SI)Job Description Manager IT Software Engineering-20001SIDescription Garmin is hiring a Manager for IT Software Engineering in our Olathe, KS office. The Manager IT Software Engineering has responsibilities over multiple software engineering squads and a set of software applications. He or she is accountable to the Director, Technology and Development, Information Technology or:The health, maturity, predictability and effectiveness of each development squad.The stability and quality of the software products and technologies.The successful delivery of the programs and projects executed by each delivery squad.The continuous improvement of both the team and the software products.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This person will be the supervisor of two team leads, an application architect and 2 developers. This person will be responsible for the 3 squads in our ---core services--- group, meaning accountable for the systems and projects for those 3 squads Fosters innovation and team work to align with organizational structure and core values.Ensures projects are appropriately staffed to align with priorities and delivery targets.Collaborates with functional and technical leads to ensure optimum team effectivityMonitors organization health through each squad---s delivery and quality metricsParticipates in evolving product development roadmaps.Continuously evolves the stability and quality of applications and technologies for which they are responsibleEnsures that security risks are properly addressed, that release processes comply with standards, and that organizational policies are adhered to.Recruits, develops and retains high performing leaders and engineers including conducting annual performance evaluationsObserves and evaluates project and team performance and provides feedback when necessary, including the provision of proper training.Engages and motivates engineering staff by communicating frequently on the topics of vision, goals, upcoming changes, and current status.Provides visibility to reporting director on major accomplishments, changes and risks as well as the health and evolution of both the products and the teams. Communicates to VP and other directors as needed.Participates in the incident management process serving as incident owner and authoring incident reports as necessary.Provides day-to-day leadership and guidance to direct reports.Demonstrates strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.Exercises daily use of considerable discretion and judgment.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Is accountable for effectively managing change including approving changes, communicating upcoming major releases to IT Management and evaluating risks.Evaluates, selects, and implements new technologies.Works with technology vendors to evaluate solutions, negotiate rates and maintain existing relationships.Executes as needed on various programs or projects assigned by leadership. These projects help the overall software delivery organization and may touch on different domains such as staffing, SDLC, audit, monitoring, metrics, technology, innovation, education, acquisition, budget, etc. Qualifications EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED SPECIFIC TO THIS ROLE:9 years of similar experience AND a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Management Information Systems or equivalent degree and experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceMust have experience with Web developers directly reporting to youMust have 2 years of experience with direct reports and ideally a leader of leadersMust have been a software developer priorExperience working in an Agile environments (XP, Scrum, Kanban).Familiarity with SDLC, Quality Standards, and Best Practices.Demonstrated experience designing and implementing global applicationsProven track record of delivery --- including the coordination and management of projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment.Looking for people who are interested in following trends in the Software Industry, are go getters and are passionate about building both software and developing talentsDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Experience managing the implementation of applications including CRM, Call Center, e-Commerce, ERP, etc.Experience with cloud-based applications including the Twelve-Factor App methodology.Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Payment Card Industry (PCI), NIST, ISO27001, GDPR, or other regulationsExperience in supervision and management of a software development teams.Experience with automated testing tools and testing procedures.Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran---s status, age or disability.Job Information TechnologyPrimary LocationUS-KS-OlatheOrganization Information TechnologySchedule Full-time

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