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Do it Best Corp. Manager, Software Development in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Manager, Software Development
Level: Salaried Division/Department: Information Technology/Tech Design Reports to: Divisional Manager, Tech Design Reporting to position: Software Engineer Travel: Minimal About the role:
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. Responsibilities:
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 team 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
Education and Experience Minimum
Four year degree in Computer Science or related discipline and 5+ years of relevant professional experience
Experience leading and coaching technical/software development teams
Knowledge of and experience with agile frameworks and agile software delivery
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
Desired
Knowledge of DevOps and IT operational best-practices
Knowledge of technology protocols and standards
Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes
Skills and Abilities: Minimum
Proven leadership and team development skills
Disciplined, focused, and self-motivated
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Attentive to detail and proven decision-making abilities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Desired
Ability to visualize and communicate big picture of software development efforts
Broad business knowledge
Benefits available to you:
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
About Do it Best:
At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.–based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. Our philosophy is to serve thousands of member-owned locations in more than 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services, allowing member owners to be independent retailers to best serve their community’s needs with competitive pricing. Our success in reaching over $5 billion in annual sales stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.