Manager, Software Engineering, Web

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

49d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT). The Manager leads a team of software engineers (junior to senior) and performs a range of managerial duties including interviewing, hiring, terminations, salary adjustments, mentoring, coaching, performance review, and staff development. The position manages the day-to-day development activities and is responsible for the associated tasks within the software development life cycle, including project management, planning, coordination, testing, documentation, and ensuring the quality of deliverables. The Manager is expected to provide consistent and clear written and verbal communications, monitor individual and team progress, and proactively address schedule issues as necessary. At times, this position requires hands-on software development to complete initiatives on time. As a member of the leadership team, the Manager will provide progress briefings as needed, serve as a backup to the Associate Director, participate in activities to fulfill the department's mission, and perform other duties as assigned. This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services. Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of professional experience supporting the operations, maintenance, and administration of information technology infrastructure
At least two (2) years of technical team and personnel management experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the capability of adapting communication style to different audiences
Ability to to lead presentations and training with large groups
Effectively manages communications and relationships with DIT stakeholders
Ability to work well with other Managers, Assistant Directors, and Directors to identify and solve problems, make improvements, and address ongoing issues
Ability to provide a team with effective direction and support in implementations using standards and techniques that will lead to a repeatable and reliable solution
Ensure documentation standards and procedures are implemented for all team responsibilities
Demonstrate the ability to define deadlines and manage and maintain the quality of the work in use
Knowledge of IT security principles and practices is necessary to protect the systems and data from threats
The capacity to comprehend and handle interpersonal dynamics, demonstrate empathy towards team members, and effectively handle conflicts or challenging circumstances.
Experience in coaching and mentoring team members to enhance their performance, provide constructive feedback, and help them develop their skills
Skilled in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces
Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management
Knowledge of best practices in leadership and management
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community
Knowledge of interfaces best practices in designing usable applications
Knowledge of high level languages and code deployment and management

Responsibilities

Leads a team of software engineers (junior to senior)
Performs a range of managerial duties including interviewing, hiring, terminations, salary adjustments, mentoring, coaching, performance review, and staff development
Manages the day-to-day development activities and is responsible for the associated tasks within the software development life cycle, including project management, planning, coordination, testing, documentation, and ensuring the quality of deliverables
Provide consistent and clear written and verbal communications
Monitor individual and team progress
Proactively address schedule issues as necessary
Provide progress briefings as needed
Serve as a backup to the Associate Director
Participate in activities to fulfill the department's mission
Perform other duties as assigned