Senior Software Engineering Manager

• Build and lead the team behind the software the business runs on
• Partner with operations, engineering, and commercial leaders to turn business problems into software solutions
• Set standards for team design, delivery, and support practices
• Grow careers and shape the technology roadmap
• Steward investments in tools, vendors, and talent
• Set team goals, provide resources and training, and deliver performance feedback
• Establish feasibility, approach, and architecture for solutions
• Drive delivery from concept through production
• Champion AI-assisted development and agentic tooling
• Evaluate, pilot, and scale emerging technologies
• Translate operational challenges into practical technical solutions
• Serve as the primary technical contact for supported portfolios
• Own departmental expenditures, capital investments, and contractor spend
• Manage vendor and partner relationships
• Improve engineering and support processes
• Provide input on technical standards, architecture, and budget constraints
• Advise on priorities and technical problem-solving across IT
• Communicate technical work, delivery progress, and investment decisions to senior leadership
• Report to the Director of IT Operations & Maintenance Solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in IT
• Minimum of two (2) years in a formal or informal leadership role
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Exemplary vendor management skills
• Strong knowledge of technology trends and ability to translate trends into effective business applications
• Experience partnering with leaders across IT and business to deliver a technology roadmap
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities
• Preferred: Knowledge in implementation or support of cloud/SaaS applications
• Preferred: Experience in the energy or utility industries
• Preferred: Understanding of current and future state strategies for automation technology

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in IT, guiding teams to develop and implement technology roadmaps while managing vendor relationships and departmental expenditures. Proficient in translating operational challenges into effective software solutions and championing emerging technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership Experience
• Vendor Management
• Technology Roadmap Development
• Cloud/SaaS Application Support
• Organizational Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• IT Experience
• Software Development
• Technical Problem-Solving
• Architecture Design
• AI-Assisted Development
• Emerging Technology EvaluationProject Management

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Energy Industry
• Utility Industry
• Automation Technology

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Applications
• PC Skills