A Software Development or Engineering Manager leads teams of software developers who design or improve computer software. Manages and oversees the software development process and directs the work of software engineers. May be primary contact with customers or users; may manage software development project budgets and hire or train staff.
Manages the Technical Solutions team responsible for the design, development, implementation, integration, and ongoing enhancement of enterprise applications supporting Universal Creative. Oversees software engineering, application integrations, custom development, and technical solution delivery with a primary focus on PMWeb and related business systems. Partners with business stakeholders and technology teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions while ensuring adherence to established engineering standards, development methodologies, and enterprise architecture.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the daily operations of the Technical Solutions team. Lead software development, application enhancement, and integration initiatives. Establish development priorities and allocate engineering resources across projects. Monitor project execution to ensure delivery schedules, quality standards and business objectives are achieved. Support the Director in executing the Technical Solutions roadmap. Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of PMWeb and other enterprise applications. Ensure software solutions meet functional, security and performance requirements. Coordinate application upgrades, enhancements and technical releases. Promote software development best practices and coding standards. Review technical designs and implementation approaches. Manage enterprise application integrations, APIs and data exchange between business systems. Support automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency. Ensure application interoperability, data integrity and system reliability. Coordinate integration efforts with enterprise technology teams and vendors. Supervise and mentor software engineers and application engineers. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching and career development activities. Foster collaboration, innovation and continuous learning withing the team. Assist with recruiting, onboarding and workforce planning activities. Assist with departmental budgeting, vendor coordination, software licensing and project planning. Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards and operational procedures. Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related field is required.
