Director Software Engineering

JOB TITLE:  Director, Software Engineering

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

DEPARTMENT:  Technology

REPORTS TO:  SVP, Software Engineering

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

JOB LOCATION:  Nashville, TN – Corporate Office / Remote

TRAVEL:  None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, manage and grow multiple teams of product focused software engineers
• Accountable for delivering on the technology vision and roadmap for the assigned product portfolio
• Work within and across teams to design, develop, test, implement and support technical solutions across a full stack development tools and technologies
• Responsible for driving and evolving automation throughout the entire delivery lifecycle
• Establish and track key metrics to measure delivery performance and quality
• Frequently collaborate with Product and Business leadership to understand near and long-term needs and find opportunities to drive value and efficiency
• Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to direct reports to champion a culture of excellence and continuous learning (Winning Behaviors)
• Responsible for managing budget and project resourcing
• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team comprising of both employees and consultants to get results
• Attract, develop, and retain talent to achieve a strong team, and develop own technical, coaching and leadership skills
• Able to anticipate future technology trends and business needs and improve speed to market of key capabilities
• Build positive relationships and lead key partnerships with both internal and external partners
• Translate technology challenges and opportunities to key business collaborators to ensure consensus and prioritization
• Excellent organization skills and proven ability to complete deliverables
• Ensure standard operating procedures and project guidelines are in place
• Apply corporate and industry security policies across the team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

• Manage team(s) consisting of 10+ resources with a variety of roles
• Use an agile approach to software delivery
• Build a high-performing team with a results-oriented mindset
• Oversee capacity planning and team budget forecasting
• Effectively oversee off-shore software product delivery
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems and/or equivalent formal training or work experience

• Experience with SCM, Continuous Integration methodologies
• Strong sense of ownership over your work
• Determination to follow issues to resolution both with and without guidance
• Able to work in a loose, fast-paced environment