Senior Software Manager

Newell Brands•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Software and Software Quality Engineering, leads a high-performing team of Software and QA engineers supporting both new development and sustaining efforts. This role drives the strategy, architecture, and execution of next-generation software platforms that power innovative, software-enabled hardware products. Responsible for end-to-end leadership across the software development lifecycle, the Sr. Manager ensures scalable architectures, high-quality code, robust test automation, and predictable releases. The role is rooted in R&D, with a focus on early-stage concepting, rapid prototyping, and scaling emerging technologies into production-ready systems. As a hands-on technical leader, you will connect advanced engineering, user-driven innovation, and business strategy, while mentoring and developing top engineering talent. This position emphasizes technical leadership, experimentation, and forward-looking platform development over traditional product ownership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field required
8+ years of professional software engineering experience
5+ years leading Software Development and SQA teams (manual and automation)
Direct management of cross-functional teams (Developers + QA + DevOps)
Experience scaling teams and building engineering capability
Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop teams
Proven record of delivering complex software products on schedule and within scope
Experience leading both new product development and sustaining engineering
Excellent communication skills combined with cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Strong foundation in software architecture, design, development, testing and deployment to include experience with desktop, web based and mobile applications
Strong understanding of SQA methodologies, tools, and processes.
Hands-on experience writing test cases, test scripts, and maintaining automated test suites.
Thorough knowledge of major platforms including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Proficiency with modern frameworks, programming languages and development tools to include: Deep expertise in .NET (Core / .NET 6/7/8+)
Strong knowledge of C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, Blazor
Experience with desktop applications (WPF / WinForms/ Maui)
Understanding of MAUI / mobile integration
Microservices & distributed system architecture
RESTful API design & integration
Secure coding best practices
Microsoft Azure architecture & services with Git Hub.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies
Demonstrates experience with consumer research translating to software solutions
Ability to identify and evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends
Experience translating long-term software opportunities into actionable strategies
Demonstrates strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Develop partnerships with vendors and suppliers
Calculates annual budgets and oversees costs to ensure alignment of budget goals

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of printing systems, fonts or graphics a plus

Responsibilities

Define and drive a forward-looking software R&D strategy aligned with long-term innovation roadmaps
Lead early-stage technology exploration, including prototyping, feasibility studies, and evaluation of emerging technologies (cloud, AI/ML, IoT, edge computing)
Collaborate with the corporate Quantum Leap program on AI initiatives for the brand
Provide hands-on technical leadership across the full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), including architecture, design, development, and deployment
Establish scalable architecture, API, and cloud-native development best practices to support modern software platforms
Lead development of software platforms supporting hardware NPD, including platform modernization and cloud integration to enable future SaaS capabilities
Lead and mentor a high-performing team of software and QA engineers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence
Utilize known network of outside software agencies to help team scale software platforms
Drive execution of software initiatives with a focus on quality, reliability, and predictable delivery timelines
Ensure world-class performance and reliability across desktop, web, and mobile applications
Oversee comprehensive quality engineering practices, including test strategy, test case development, and execution across functional, regression, integration, system, and performance testing
Lead the design and implementation of automated test frameworks aligned with the development tech stack
Oversee sustaining engineering activities, including supporting integrations and maintaining performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction across existing software ecosystems
Partner cross-functionally with firmware, program management, marketing and front end innovation teams to align development with business objectives
Stay ahead of emerging technologies, testing tools, and industry trends to continuously improve engineering and QA effectiveness