Software Engineering Manager

SRAM, LLC • $155K — $200K *

Phoenixville, PA 19460In-Person

Retail & Consumer Goods

5 - 7 years of experience

3 weeks ago

Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science or related field with 7 years of professional experience
Prior people management experience or first-time management role
Experience delivering software products using an incremental approach
Experience managing development teams delivering similar products
Prior or current experience as a professional software developer, ideally on similar products
Expertise in Agile processes and tools like JIRA
Experience in large-scale software organizations producing multiple products across teams

Responsibilities

Serve as resource manager for software professionals
Monitor team sentiment and address performance issues
Run Agile rituals for managed teams
Monitor delivery progress and represent team capacity
Drive non-functional backlog management with development leads
Own release management and triage issues during release preparation
Lead initiatives to advance the software culture within the department

Benefits

On-site role in an open floor plan office environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (1-3 one-week trips per year)
Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning
Participation in department-wide initiatives and leadership roles
Coaching and mentoring for engineers' career paths

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Full Job Description

This role is based in Phoenixville, PA and will oversee the development of software developers and related roles for the implementation of value-stream or internal system software deliverables.

Resource Management

Serve as the resource manager for software professionals on the team
Monitor team sentiment and take actions as needed
Address performance issues
Create an environment of trust, accountability, and continuous learning
Maintain a sustainable pace while setting high expectations
Grow team capability over time
Coach engineers in their career path of interest and provide opportunities to advance along identified paths
Lead hiring for open positions

Delivery Team Management

Run Agile rituals for the teams managed by this role (e.g., daily stand-ups, per-sprint retrospectives)
Monitor delivery progress and represent team capacity against roadmaps, milestones, and incoming requests
Partner with a Product Manager, with the PM representing features and priorities ("what") and this role representing "how" and non-functional needs to be prioritized alongside functional needs
Drive non-functional backlog management in concert with development leads; manage story refinement and ordering in cooperation with the PM (who owns feature prioritization)
Own release management, in partnership with the team and Product Management:
- Triage issues discovered in release preparation and facilitate rapid prioritization with the team and PM
- Make decisions about release readiness
- Keep an incremental release cadence on schedule

Software Culture Leadership

Move the team forward in a way that advances the collective software culture (i.e., avoid operating as an isolated silo)
Take on leadership role(s) in department-wide initiatives as opportunities arise (e.g., Captain of a Software SI track, Guild Administrator, running book clubs)
Apply continuous improvement and lean product development principles to optimize efforts and systems and effectively utilize resources
Manage engineering budget for direct reports and projects within scope of responsibility

Qualifications - Education & Experience

Degree in Computer Science or related field, plus 7 years of professional experience
Prior people management experience, or internal candidate taking on a management role for the first time
Prior experience delivering software product using an incremental approach
Prior experience managing development team(s) delivering similar products

Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Prior or current experience as a professional software developer, ideally on products similar to those developed by this team
A passion for:
- Code craftsmanship
- Quality
- Delivery
Agile (or similar) process expertise with a proven track record, including experience working with Product Management
Experience running Agile teams and associated tools (e.g., JIRA)
Experience in organizations with development at scale - software orgs producing many products across many teams

Work Environment & Travel

On-site role in Phoenixville, PA - relocation expected for non-local candidates
Open floor plan office environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 1-3 one-week trips per year)

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary ranging from $155,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience and skills
Eligible for annual corporate bonus based on company and individual performance

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About SRAM, LLC

SRAM, LLC is a privately held component manufacturer for bicycles. The company was founded in 1987 in Chicago, Illinois. SRAM is known for producing high-end bicycle components, including drivetrains, brakes, and suspension systems. The company has a reputation for innovation and has been awarded numerous patents for its designs. SRAM's products are used by professional and amateur cyclists alike, and the company sponsors several professional cycling teams. SRAM has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Taiwan, and Europe.

Learn more about SRAM, LLC

Size

3,000 employees

Industry

Retail & Consumer Goods

Founded

1987

* Ladders Estimates

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