Senior Manager, Engineering

Company Summary

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference.

At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress.

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Business Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Engineering Manager to lead and manage a squad of experienced software developers based in India. This role is part of a larger development effort for a ground-up re-write of an existing product in a new microservice architecture, with a large team of developers and quality engineers. As a leader in this team you will be working in a cross functional team collaborating with teams in the US, Philippines and Australia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of their team, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the development lifecycle, and collaborating and coordinating with the broader team working on the product.

Position Responsibilities

• Team Management and Leadership
• Build, Manage and Mentor a team of software developers in India.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment within the team, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Facilitate team meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.
• Project Management and Delivery
• Collaborate with product owners, technical and business subject matter experts (SMEs), architects, the QE team, and other key stakeholders across various locations.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products by monitoring project milestones, risks, and dependencies for the team.
• Implement agile methodologies and best practices to streamline development processes.
• Manage project resources effectively, prioritize tasks, and allocate work assignments within the team.
• Coordinate and align efforts with the other Senior Engineering Manager responsible for the remaining development team.
• Technical Expertise and Mentorship
• Possess strong technical expertise in SaaS, Java and microservice architectures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural principles.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and across the broader development organization.
• Quality
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement, supporting a shift-left approach that builds quality in as a foundational part of everything the development team does, leveraging modern practices, tools and techniques such as unit testing, integration testing, and secure code practices.
• Collaborates closely with the QE teams and leaders to ensure strong alignment and productivity between developers and quality assurance engineers.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication
• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including technical and business teams across various locations.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and collaboration between distributed teams, fostering a seamless working relationship.
• Represent the development team in cross-functional meetings and discussions.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership role managing distributed teams.
• Proven experience in managing remote teams and coordinating development efforts across multiple locations and time zones.
• Strong proficiency in SaaS, Java, microservices architectures, and related technologies.
• Extensive knowledge of agile methodologies, such as Scrum, and experience in coordinating work across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and navigate cross-cultural environments.
• Based in India and able to overlap with morning US EST on regular basis to support collaboration with US team.
  
  
  

Travel Requirements

10%

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