Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Opentext - The Information Company

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

Your Impact

What The Role Offers

• Leverage your technical acumen, aptitude and innovative mindset to oversee & coach the team on building enterprise software, follow effective agile practices and monitor efficiency of the systems/process in the entire software development and supply chain.
• Guide and coach first line managers and senior technical members in the domain/product in ensuring successful and timely project deliveries with sufficient risk mitigations.
• Strategic engagement with Product Management team and Customer facing teams to understand the product opportunities and influence the roadmaps.
• Handle customer escalations and provide swift actions and satisfactory experience to the customers.
• Create goals, facilitate cascade through first line management, provide clarity & priority of the same in line with organization goals.
• Develop & manage relationships through the organization to re-inforce culture of collaboration
• Keep abreast of latest technologies, best practice and apply relevant to the org,
• Opportunity to champion best practices, lead the change in adoption of new process / technology and take corrective actions where required.
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a Master’s degree in Computer science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 18+ years of experience in software development with at least 6 years as a people manager in enterprise application software development.
• 4+ years hands-on role in application development – SOC/Security domain, object-oriented concepts and design, DevOps experience and exhibited good problem-solving skills.
• Understanding/Certifications in OS, Containers, SCRUM, Security domain
• Strong fundamentals in agile development methodologies and leading multiple teams simultaneously
• Strong leadership in project management providing the right balance of quality & time
• Excellent people leadership skills to mentor/coach the team, establish credibility, and provide longer term vision and motivation to the team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to conduct effective group/stakeholder meetings.
• Strong interpersonal strengths to understand the strength of the team, conflict management work towards excellence.
• Effective talent management within the group and setting up good hiring & training plans.