Manager, Software Development

Manager, Software Development

Level: Salaried

Division/Department: Information Technology/Tech Design

Reports to: Divisional Manager, Tech Design

Travel: Minimal

About the role:

Join our dynamic Information Technology team as a Manager of Software Development, where you will play a key role in guiding and executing our technology strategy. This position is ideal for someone that is passionate about aligning software solutions with business objectives, as well as pursuing excellence in software product delivery. In this role, you will cultivate an environment of continuous learning and improvement, evolve and mature software development practices, and coach team members for professional development and career growth.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in developing and executing the IT strategic plan

• Collaborate with department leadership on goals and to facilitate solution delivery across product delivery teams

• Provide strategic direction to the software development team regarding delivery frameworks, guiding principles and standards, execution excellence, and processes and tooling

• Evolve and mature software development practices, focusing on product delivery, product quality, technology and tooling, release management, and solution economics

• Build high functioning product teams, including developing strong partnerships between software engineers and project managers, product owners, and all involved stakeholders

• Establish and maintain meaningful dashboards/metrics to provide appropriate insights and to drive continuous improvement efforts

• Identify and manage delivery issues, exceptions, and risk across product delivery efforts

• Assist with vendor contract reviews, pricing negotiations, and performance management

• Lead Software Development Community of Practice and focused skills development

• Oversee department staffing, team development, performance management, and succession planning

• Manage department budget and investment opportunities

• Partner with IT operational teams in providing 3rd tier technical support

Education and Experience:

Minimum

• Four year degree in Computer Science or related discipline and 5+ years of relevant professional experience

• Experience leading and coaching technical/software development teams

• Knowledge of and experience with agile frameworks and agile software delivery

• Knowledge of software design principles and experience with modern architectures

• Knowledge of and experience with IT security best-practices for software development

• Experience with cloud technologies, including building and operating cloud applications

• Experience with package software integration and legacy software integration

• Experience conducting research and technology evaluations

• Experience with departmental budgeting and vendor management

Desired

• Knowledge of DevOps and IT operational best-practices

• Knowledge of technology protocols and standards

• Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes

Skills and Abilities:

Minimum

• Proven leadership and team development skills

• Disciplined, focused, and self-motivated

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Attentive to detail and proven decision-making abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired

• Ability to visualize and communicate big picture of software development efforts

• Broad business knowledge

Benefits available to you:

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision

• Paid time off to foster work/life balance

• Profit sharing

• Bonus Pay opportunities

• Retirement funding opportunities

• Education reimbursement

• Health club reimbursement

• Career advancement opportunities

About Do it Best:

At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.-based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. Our philosophy is to serve thousands of member-owned locations in more than 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services, allowing member owners to be independent retailers to best serve their community's needs with competitive pricing. Our success in reaching over $5 billion in annual sales stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.