NAPA Auto Parts · 21 hours ago
Senior Manager, Software Development
Birmingham, AL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
12+ years expNAPA Auto Parts is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Development responsible for managing multiple software development teams throughout the software development life-cycle. The role involves preparing project proposals, establishing technical objectives, and ensuring applications meet performance and quality standards.
AutomotiveIndustrialMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepares and presents project proposals to users in functional areas, analyzes the impact of proposals on other groups, and helps to establish successful project direction
Interacts with senior managers and executives to establish broad-based technical direction related to applications programming as well as other functional areas
Establishes technical objectives and communicates short and long-term business goals, ensuring that applications programs meet the company standards, and analyzing return on hardware and software investments
Assembles project plans monitors work efforts daily, performs quality reviews, and escalates functional, quality, and timeline issues of one or more projects
Develops or guides in developing project governance documents that effectively explain the business objective, scope, approach, and timeline
Owns ensuring applications meet performance and quality standards
Prepares project status presentations and communicates to team members, Project Sponsors and IT Executives
Maintains schedules and coordinates activities of the development group to support the priority communicated from management and monitors the completion of tasks within time and cost constraints and ensures that business requirements and functional needs are met
Adheres to project and business governance standards and methodologies
Follows policies and procedures, software development guidelines, user interface standards, and change control processes
Ensures projects are delivered on time and according to specifications
Keeps key user representatives updated on project status and problem resolution status
Guides subordinate employees involved in designing, developing, and implementing programs for internal functional areas by establishing goals that are aligned with established policies and standards; also identifies and recommends changes to established practices and policies that affect subordinate employees
Researches the feasibility of new applications or modifications to existing applications, recommends action, and works with vendors, and functional managers to analyze/decide on technology choices
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and twelve (12) to fifteen (15) years of related experience; or equivalent combination
Also typically has four (4) or more years managerial/leadership experience
Possesses strong product/technology/industry knowledge
Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, and change management techniques
Knowledge of structured application development and change control methodologies
Knowledge of object oriented analysis and design
Solid leadership Skills
Strong technical aptitude
Ability to lead, motivate and direct a workgroup
Ability to prioritize projects and deliverables
Ability to work effectively with senior management
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation
Sick
Holiday pay
Company
NAPA Auto Parts
Through nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 16,000 auto care and collision centers in the U.S., NAPA has America’s largest network of parts and care.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dean Moore
Director, CEO Dean's Auto Parts
Jamie Walton
Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer
Recent News
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