Garmin · 8 hours ago
Manager IT Software Engineering (SSO Applications)
Olathe, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGarmin is seeking a full-time Software Engineering Manager at their U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will manage a team responsible for delivering and supporting the Single Sign-On application software, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
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Responsibilities
Accountable for the health, maturity, predictability and effectiveness of each development team, the stability/quality of the software products/technologies, and the successful delivery of the programs/projects executed by each delivery team
Fosters innovation, team work, and continuous improvements of both the software team and products to align with organizational structure and core values
Ensures projects are appropriately staffed to align with priorities and delivery targets
Collaborates with functional and technical leads to ensure optimum team effectivity
Monitors organization health through each squad’s delivery and quality metrics
Participates in evolving product development roadmaps and the stability and quality of applications and technologies
Ensures that security risks are properly addressed, that release processes comply with standards, and that organizational policies are adhered to
Engages and motivates engineering staff by communicating frequently on the topics of vision, goals, upcoming changes, and current status
Provides visibility to reporting director on major accomplishments, changes, and risks as well as the health and evolution of both the products and the teams
Participates in the incident management process serving as incident owner and authoring incident reports as necessary
Accountable for effectively managing change including approving changes, communicating upcoming major releases to IT Management and evaluating risks
Evaluates, selects, and implements new technologies and works with technology vendors to evaluate solutions, negotiate rates, and maintain existing relationships
Builds/maintains high performing team(s) by recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding talent
Promotes team member engagement/effectiveness by providing constructive feedback and promoting personal development, including writing and conducting annual performance appraisals
Develops/manages team and individual performance and capacity metrics to identify successful operations or areas where improvement is needed, while also working to ensure that all organizational objectives are met
Demonstrates ongoing personal development, professional growth, and continuous education
Accepts, develops and executes projects and other miscellaneous IT & Security duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience as an Information Technology professional OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Experience working in an Agile environments (XP, Scrum, Kanban)
Familiarity with SDLC, Quality Standards, and Best Practices
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing global applications
Proven track record of delivery – including the coordination and management of projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Proficient in java programming language with expertise in RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
Hands on experience in monitoring and alerting tools
Preferred
Experience managing the implementing applications including CRM, Call Center, e-Commerce and/or ERP
Experience with cloud-based applications including the Twelve-Factor App methodology
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Payment Card Industry (PCI), NIST, ISO27001, GDPR, or other regulations
Experience supervising and managing software development teams
Experience with automated testing tools and testing procedures
Benefits
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Company
Garmin
WHERE DO WE START? How about Kansas City? That’s our home. That’s where Garmin put a stake in the ground in 1989.
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