Senior Software Engineering Manager NAM

Cubic Corporation•San Diego, CA

7d•$211,700 - $237,700

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Manager oversees software engineering projects ensuring conformance with plans, policies, procedures, budgets, and schedules. Establishes and interprets plans, objectives, policies and procedures. Takes overall responsibility for device software development across a group of projects and effectively manages the Software Development Supervisors and Software Managers to ensure that the group meets the milestones and objectives of the projects undertaken. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.

Requirements

Minimum 16 years of experience in a Software Engineering role with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer science or relation field or equivalent professional experience or combination of both plus a minimum of 8 years of related experience as Engineering Manager.
A proven track record of leading teams and projects successfully to meet required milestones and objectives including setting objectives, performance management, development, and cost controls
Result orientated and capable of delegating responsibility to Software Development Supervisors to lead a project including developing concepts, objectives, resource requirements and cost controls
An experienced software engineer with a proven track record of specification, design and development of software
Up to date knowledge of software engineering, programming language and technologies
Effective decision maker with the ability to consider the impact and take accountability for decisions made
Proven track record of problem solving and effective resolution. With the ability to define test schedules and data requirements
Able to prepare reports, manuals, procedures and status reports
Self-motivated, pragmatic with the ability to motivate and lead others to achieve individual and shared goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to share knowledge, coach and collaborate effectively with individuals and other departments
Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and undertake new tasks quickly
Diligent, with attention to detail. Able to solve problems and find effective and timely resolutions
Ability to travel, may need to work occasionally at other company sites

Nice To Haves

Previous experience of Cubic products
Experience of working with transportation technology or other similar industry

Responsibilities

Working in collaboration with the Software Development Supervisors/Managers and their teams to ensure that the group is aligned to achieve the required milestones and objectives of the projects undertaken
Assigns projects to software managers and prepares personnel to take on progressively higher levels of responsibility in the Department
Review and ensure resource plans are appropriate across multiple projects within the group
Responsible for assigning roles, responsibilities and the day-to-day management of the team
Coach and mentor team members to continually improve their performance. Manage recruitment activities, annual performance reviews, timesheet approval and holiday requests
Collaborate and share technical expertise within the department and other departments as required
Analyze and contribute to system and subsystem requirements specifications and design definitions
Ensure that design, development and test of applications and programs support the company’s products
Ensure that design, development and test software programs follow established quality standards and in accordance with CTS engineering procedures including coding, unit testing and software configuration control.
Complete high- and low-level detailed software design specifications, storyboards and interface specifications
Responsible for cost and schedule performance of all sub-cost center activities
Prepares or assists in the preparation of the departmental budget
Provide support of products through conception to product delivery including problem solving, defect maintenance and support to customer services
Prepare reports, manuals, procedures and status reports
Supports the bids and proposal and customer variation requests
Keeps abreast of improvements and developments within software engineering techniques
Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System
Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organization
Other duties as requested
Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures