Manager, Software Development DIAM-4022|NADXIT Mfg & Supply Chain | 1st Shift

Maryville, TNOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

people leadership
delivery
technical oversight
quality assurance
DevOps
CI/CD
Agile
Scrum
performance management
roadmaps

Nice to have

continuous improvement
career development
workforce planning
technical strategy
automation

Role summary

The Software Development Manager leads development teams to deliver high-quality software, focusing on talent development, consistent execution, and strong technical/operational standards. Responsibilities include people leadership (coaching, mentoring, hiring, performance management), delivery and execution (owning outcomes, partnering with Product Management, managing scope and risks, ensuring Agile/Scrum practices), technical and quality oversight (providing direction, ensuring best practices, promoting DevOps and CI/CD), and cross-functional collaboration (liaising between teams, translating business needs).

Position Overview

The Software Development Manager is responsible for leading one or more development teams to deliver high-quality software on time and within scope. This role focuses on developing talent, ensuring consistent execution, and maintaining strong technical and operational standards while collaborating across business and technology functions.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

Lead, coach, and mentor software engineers through ongoing feedback and performance management
Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Support career development, skill advancement, and succession planning
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning
Communicate clearly to align expectations and define roles and responsibilities

Delivery & Execution

Own team delivery outcomes, ensuring predictable and high-quality releases
Partner with Product Management to define roadmaps, priorities, and release plans
Manage scope, dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across initiatives
Ensure Agile/Scrum practices are effectively followed and continuously improved
Track and report progress, metrics, and risks to stakeholders

Technical & Quality Oversight

Provide technical direction and support without micromanaging implementation
Ensure adherence to engineering best practices (code quality, testing, security, maintainability)
Collaborate with architects and senior engineers on system design and technical strategy
Promote DevOps practices, automation, and CI/CD maturity
Ensure solutions meet scalability, performance, and reliability standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as a key liaison between engineering, product, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders
Translate business needs into clear, executable technical plans
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

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