Software Development Senior Manager leading a team of 80+ engineers at Leidos. Focused on delivering mission-critical applications for federal customers while managing development, testing, and team performance.
Responsibilities
Interact with and manage internal and external customers to ensure successful delivery of application development.
Provide senior level leadership for a large team of experienced technical professionals.
Lead and supervise a team of development and QA managers.
Hire and build highly effective software development and delivery teams.
Establish and coach best-practice Agile development methodologies.
Create a winning culture for the team.
Navigate and resolve complex problems through teamwork and collaboration.
Manage budgets, timelines, and delivery commitments for the team.
Raise issues proactively and present options to mitigate risks.
Establish and communicate goals for the team and track progress.
Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ experience or additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Minimum 8 years of full-time experience in software engineering.
Minimum 4 years of full-time experience leading large software development teams of 30+ across multiple parallel projects.
Minimum 4 years of full-time experience in strategic planning, project management, and resource allocation including hiring and pay planning.
Proficient experience or knowledge with the following technologies: Angular, JavaScript, Typescript, CSS & HTML, Material UI, JAVA Microsoft SQL Server/Postgres, microservices, REST, GraphQL.
Proficiency with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe.
Experience with issue management systems such as Jira, ServiceNow, Digital AI, Redmine.
Strong ability to mentor technical teams, with a focus on collaborative development, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of managing relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to brief senior leadership and other key stakeholders on project status, risks/issues, and root cause analyses.
Must have U.S. Citizenship.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance specific to the customer.
Must be willing and able to travel to the Blacksburg, VA office location frequently.
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