Solutions Development Manager

24 May 2024

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Title: Solutions Development Manager – (Engineering Systems)

Job Description We are currently seeking an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented individual to lead a team within our Solutions Development Engineering Systems area. This leader will be responsible for leading an organization of Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Quality Engineers, and Software & System Engineers to implement application/platform solutions through the Systems Development Life Cycle. This role will report to the Director of Solutions Development within the IT organization.

Platform Management
  • Define and implement development standards for the platform including code, configuration management, integration, security compliance and user experience.
  • Own the Deployment Plan for the platform ensuring all developments and deployments are planned and executed in a controlled way.
  • Define & Implement Test Plans, Quality Metrics, and Entrance & Exit Criteria.
  • Identifies, compares and recommends technical options provided by the platform.
  • Work with Commercial, EA, Security, Infrastructure & Operations and Strategy & Innovation to ensure holistic solution meets IT strategy and standards.

Development Management
  • Manages a team of BAs, SAs, QA Engineers, and Software & System Engineers to implement application/platform solutions through the SDLC - requirements, design, testing, deployment, & post go-live support.
  • Manages Business Requirements/User Stories, non-functional requirements, Functional Design, System Test Plans, & Deployment Plans
  • Reviews code (for in-house development) to ensure it adheres to best practices & coding policies.
  • Responsible for creating and tracking WBS schedule for Solution Development tasks.
  • High level conceptual design with internal resources (SA’s).
  • Detailed design compliant with Development standards and policies (using both internal and partner resource). Works with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure architecture aligns with business objectives & IT Strategy.
  • Development and configuration management (planning, quality control, issue management and code management).
  • Defect Management (for developed items only) throughout test, deployment and post go live support.
  • Accountable for Unit Testing, System Testing, Integration Testing, & Performance Testing.
  • Ensure security deliverables are executed (scans and pen testing etc.).
  • Manage any partner resources engaged to carry out development work.
  • Provide status updates, risks, issues, costs through to the project manager in the Business Partner team.

People Management
  • Responsible for appropriate resourcing strategy and planning for the development teams.
  • Hire and manage technical resources aligned with resourcing strategy.
  • Performance Management, Objective Setting, Career Development, & coaching for all internal staff.
  • Establish and maintain relationship with Application Development Application Maintenance (ADAM) partners where internal skills are not available (aligned with resource strategy).

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Deep functional and technical knowledge of the Salesforce platform
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or in related field; Master's Degree preferred
  • At least 10+ years of experience working in the technology industry with 3+ years in leadership role.
  • Experience leading IT teams as part of a large multi-year, business-critical technology program
  • Experience in DevOps environment
  • Thorough knowledge of Agile software delivery models (Spotify, Kanban, Scrum, etc.)
  • Ability to promote and role model a team-oriented environment
  • Ability to lead technology teams in different locations in US
  • Highly developed negotiation, facilitation and consensus building skills
  • Highly developed oral and written communication skills; strong presentation skills