Do It Best Corp.-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Fort Wayne, IN
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

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.

  • 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 department 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
  • Minimum Four year degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience leading and coaching technical/software development teams
  • Knowledge of and experience with agile and plan-driven delivery frameworks
  • 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
  • Knowledge of DevOps and IT operational best-practices
  • Knowledge of technology protocols and standards
  • Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes
  • Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision with a premium free plan available
  • Paid time off to foster work/life balance
  • Profit sharing
  • Bonus Pay opportunities
  • Retirement funding opportunities
  • Education reimbursement
  • Health club reimbursement
  • Career advancement opportunities
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