Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred., 8+ years of related work experience in software delivery management., Strong technical understanding of Java, MS SQL Server, Hibernate, and Spring Boot., Experience with modern web technologies like Angular and Agile methodologies..

Key responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the end-to-end technical delivery of the Title Production System.

Define and implement delivery roadmaps, timelines, and milestones aligned with business objectives.

Drive Agile adoption and facilitate sprint planning and retrospectives to improve team efficiency.

Communicate progress, challenges, and risks effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Job description

At Stewart, we know that success begins with great people. As a Stewart employee, you’ll be joining a company that was named a 2024-2025 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, and a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today. We are committed to helping you own, develop, and nurture your career. We invest in your career journey because we understand that as you grow, so does our company. And our priority is smart growth – by attaining the best people, investing in tools and resources that enable success, and creating a better home for all.

You will be part of an inclusive work environment that reflects the customers we serve. You’ll be empowered to use your unique experiences, passion and skills to help our company and the communities we serve constantly evolve and improve. Together, we can achieve our vision of becoming the premier title and real estate services company.

Stewart is a global real estate services company, providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services through our family of companies. To learn more about Stewart, visit stewart.com/about.

More information can be found on stewart.com. Get title industry information and insights at stewart.com/insights. Follow Stewart on Facebook @StewartTitleCo, on Instagram @StewartTitleCo and on LinkedIn @StewartTitle

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Software Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of our complex Title Production System. This system is built with Java, Wildfly and MS SQL Server while modernization efforts incorporate Angular and Spring Boot. The role requires a strong technical background with exposure to these or relevant technologies, along with a deep understanding of product development complexities and delivery challenges. While this is not a hands-on development role, the ideal candidate should be technically adept at guiding teams, drive best practices, and ensure seamless delivery.

Job Responsibilities

1. Delivery Management & Execution

Lead and oversee the end-to-end technical delivery
Define and implement delivery roadmaps, timelines, and milestones in alignment with business objectives.
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, ensuring timely resolution.
Ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software releases by enforcing best practices.
Drive modernization efforts, ensuring smooth integration of Angular and Spring Boot with existing systems.

2. Technical Oversight & Governance

Ensure architectural consistency across teams, aligning with best practices for Java, Spring Boot and Hibernate.
Work closely with Architects and Development Leads to define and enforce technical standards.
Provide strategic input on scalability, performance optimization, and technical debt management.
Collaborate with QA Practice Lead to ensure rigorous testing and quality assurance.

3. Agile & Scrum Leadership

Drive Agile adoption across teams, ensuring alignment with Scrum best practices.
Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to improve team efficiency.
Act as a bridge between development teams, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication.

4. Team Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Work closely with engineering managers, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
Set clear expectations, establish accountability, and drive a culture of collaboration and ownership.
Communicate progress, challenges, and risks effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

5. Process Optimization & Tooling

Improve CI/CD pipelines and delivery processes using Azure DevOps.
Ensure effective version control and branching strategies with Git.
Identify and introduce process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency and quality.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred

Experience

Typically requires 8+ years of related work experience
Strong technical understanding of Java, MS SQL Server, Hibernate, and Spring Boot.
Experience with modern web technologies (Angular, React, or similar frameworks).
Hands-on exposure to Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
Proven track record of leading large-scale product deliveries in a fast-paced environment.
Expertise in managing cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at careers@stewart.com.

Benefits

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.

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