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University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 2 months ago

Manager, Software Engineering, Web Applications

University of Maryland College Park

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$149K/yr - $179K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking a Manager for their Division of Information Technology. This role involves leading a team of software engineers and managing day-to-day development activities, including project management, coordination, and ensuring the quality of deliverables.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead a team of software engineers (junior to senior) and perform a range of managerial duties including interviewing, hiring, terminations, salary adjustments, mentoring, coaching, performance review, and staff development

Manage the day-to-day development activities and is responsible for the associated tasks within the software development life cycle, including project management, planning, coordination, testing, documentation, and ensuring the quality of deliverables

Provide consistent and clear written and verbal communications, monitor individual and team progress, and proactively address schedule issues as necessary

Provide progress briefings as needed, serve as a backup to the Associate Director, participate in activities to fulfill the department's mission, and perform other duties as assigned

Work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services

Qualification

IT security principlesTeam managementProject managementCoachingMentoringOffice productivity softwareDocumentation standardsHigh level languagesLeadership best practicesCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Five (5) years of professional experience supporting the operations, maintenance, and administration of information technology infrastructure

At least two (2) years of technical team and personnel management experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills with the capability of adapting communication style to different audiences

Ability to lead presentations and training with large groups

Effectively manages communications and relationships with DIT stakeholders

Ability to work well with other Managers, Assistant Directors, and Directors to identify and solve problems, make improvements, and address ongoing issues

Ability to provide a team with effective direction and support in implementations using standards and techniques that will lead to a repeatable and reliable solution

Ensure documentation standards and procedures are implemented for all team responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to define deadlines and manage and maintain the quality of the work in use

Knowledge of IT security principles and practices is necessary to protect the systems and data from threats

The capacity to comprehend and handle interpersonal dynamics, demonstrate empathy towards team members, and effectively handle conflicts or challenging circumstances

Experience in coaching and mentoring team members to enhance their performance, provide constructive feedback, and help them develop their skills

Skilled in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces

Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management

Knowledge of best practices in leadership and management

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws

Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community

Knowledge of interfaces best practices in designing usable applications

Knowledge of high level languages and code deployment and management