Engineering Manager, Power Platform

Winona IT•Warsaw, IN

About The Position

This role oversees the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of Power Platform/Dynamics 365 solutions that solve customer problems. This is a leadership role that requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, customer management skills, and the ability to inspire and mentor a team of engineers. This is also a hands-on role that is expected to contribute significantly to projects.

Requirements

BS degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or relevant work experience).
Experience (5+ years) in Dynamics 365 and at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Expertise in .NET web stack technologies.
Experience with CoPilot Studio and/or Azure AI Foundry
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, TypeScript, JavaScript).
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Expertise with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Believe meaningful relationships are the foundation of great work
Are endlessly curious and committed to getting better every day
Take pride in creating raving fans, not just satisfied clients
Lead with integrity and respect in everything you do

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 engineers.
Ensure assigned projects are appropriately staffed, and deliverables fulfill product requirements with the appropriate level of quality.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, coaching, and feedback to direct reports.
Identify skill gaps and training needs within the team.
Create career growth plans and establish education goals for each direct report.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.
Own the hiring process for the Power Platform team working with recruiters, conducting interviews and selecting the top candidates.
Elevate technical excellence by providing technical guidance, coaching, and support to the Power Platform team.
Review and approve technical designs, architecture plans, and code.
Lead collaborative activities such as pairing and mob programming.
Enforce code standards, architectural principles, code reviews, and testing.
Stay up to date with the latest trends, best practices, and industry standards related to D365 and related technologies.
Continuously evaluate and improve development processes, tools, and methodologies.
Identify and address bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
Collaborate with product managers to align technical implementations with product vision and requirements.
Work closely with product managers to establish project timelines and ensure deliverables are met.
Coordinate with other teams to ensure alignment and integration of software products.
Actively resolve conflicts within cross-functional teams involving direct reports.
Consult with clients and analyze business requirements and translate them into comprehensive technical designs for D365 solutions.
Maintain and support custom-developed integrations for D365.
Build extensions and customizations using Power Apps/Power Automate/BI/C#/JavaScript/TypeScript and general D365 configuration.
Create and maintain documentation of solutions (readme, process, and system descriptions).