Bachelor's Degree in a computer-related discipline preferred
7 years of experience in a related field
2 years of supervisory or project management experience
Strong mentorship and coaching skills
Proficient in Agile methodology and software development practices
Responsibilities
Participate in hiring and annual review processes for team members
Support agile development teams by removing roadblocks
Provide input on product strategy and backlog prioritization
Build relationships across IT departments to facilitate communication
Demonstrate application knowledge to minimize impacts on projects
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage and wellness programs
Flexible paid time off and work-life balance initiatives
Award-winning training and development opportunities
Inclusive company culture that values diverse perspectives
Paid time off for volunteer activities and community initiatives
Full Job Description
Overview
Manages a team of Developers working in an Agile Development environment. Develops their staff to meet department strategic resource needs. Coordinates activities of multiple projects within Enterprise Development and participates as a servant leader to the agile development teams in the department. Responsibilities
Participates in the interview and hiring process. Prepares and administers annual reviews and development plans, makes promotion and salary recommendations. Responsible for personnel planning and the allocation of team members to meet Enterprise Development project needs. Identifies and mentors future leaders / managers for company growth.
Provides support and assistance to several agile development teams and their scrum masters. Has strong working knowledge of agile development principles. Helps to remove roadblocks that agile teams are unable to solve by themselves.
Provides input to product owners on the product strategy and vision. Gives feedback to the product owners on the content and prioritization of the product backlog.
Builds relationships with other IT departments and business units and mitigates conflict to facilitate inter-department communication and agile team progress in order to meet business objectives. Acts as a catalyst for change to improve applications or processes which benefit IT and/or the business unit.
Demonstrates application knowledge and understands functionality of applications outside their area of expertise to identify potential impacts and make recommendations to minimize the impacts. Responds to questions from other IT departments and business units and coordinates resolution of critical issues to provide support for production applications.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer related discipline - Preferred
7 years of experience in Related field.
2 years of experience in supervisory, management, project leadership, or project management.
Mentorship - Preferred
Planning - Preferred
Coaching - Preferred
Collaboration - Preferred
People Management - Preferred
Software Engineering - Preferred
Product Management - Preferred
Computer Science - Preferred
Software Development - Preferred
Agile Methodology - Preferred
New Relic (SaaS) - Preferred
Java (Programming Language) - Preferred
Amazon Web Services - Preferred
Engineering Management - Preferred
Python (Programming Language) - Preferred
Live the Paychex Values
Act with uncompromising integrity.
Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
Work in partnership and support each other.
Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
Treat each other with respect and dignity.
What's in it for you?
We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.
Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.
Not sure if you meet every requirement?
At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.
About Paychex
Paychex, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services. By combining its innovative software-as-a-service technology and mobility platform with dedicated, personal service, Paychex empowers small- and medium-sized business owners to focus on the growth and management of their business. Paychex is headquartered in Rochester, New York and has more than 100 locations across the United States and Europe.
