Manager, Software Development Level: Salaried Division/Department: Information Technology/Software Development Reports to: Divisional Manager, Tech Design

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 include:

• 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 department 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 and plan-driven delivery frameworks

• 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: We’re the only US-based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials co-op in the home improvement industry. We proudly serve thousands of locations in over 50 countries, offering exceptional merchandise and services driving us to nearly $5 billion in annual sales. Our goal is to help our members grow and achieve their dreams. Culture: Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role. Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served Our Mission: Making the best even better Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams