JOB SUMMARY

Togetherwork is seeking a technically strong and strategic Product Development Manager to lead engineering teams in delivering mission-driven products. This role is responsible for the execution and delivery of high-impact projects, fostering a culture of excellence, and driving continuous improvement across build and DevOps teams. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a background in software engineering, capable of managing multiple projects and teams while aligning with business goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of engineering management, ideally transitioning from a Senior Developer or Tech Lead role.
• 3–5 years of hands-on development with .NET and PHP; experience with AWS and React.
• Proficient in MySQL, REST APIs, and CI/CD pipelines (Microsoft & AWS).
• Familiar with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, C#, MVC, AJAX, and jQuery.
• Knowledge of PCI, SOC, OWASP Top 10, and basic networking (TCP/IP, LDAP, OAuth).
• Strong track record leading cross-functional teams and customer-facing migrations.
• Skilled in Agile/Scrum, Jira, and project/resource prioritization.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Detail-oriented, strategic thinker with a proactive, self-driven approach.
  Excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and other marginalized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Togetherwork we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and inspire 1–3 Scrum teams (including 4 direct reports) across onshore and offshore locations.
• Foster a respectful, high-performing engineering culture that emphasizes continuous improvement.
• Drive team accountability, employee engagement, and conflict resolution.

Project & Process Delivery

• Ensure successful delivery of development projects aligned with Shulware’s mission.
• Manage scope, timeline, and resources across multiple projects and customer-facing migrations.
• Align team efforts with business priorities and product roadmap in collaboration with the Product Manager.
• Own sprint planning and delivery milestones, ensuring full execution within Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Maintain and manage upgrade schedules and DevOps deployments, including technical debt, bug fixes, and security improvements.

Operational Excellence

• Define and track performance metrics across engineering and DevOps teams.
• Promote innovation, automation, and process enhancements.
• Facilitate improvements in development tools, processes, and standards in partnership with DevOps leadership.
• Oversee customer migrations (internal and external), ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across departments on roadmap changes, timelines, and upgrade impacts.
• Ensure transparency and responsiveness to internal and external feedback.