DESCRIPTION:

Seeking a highly motivated and self-directed professional to fill an opening for a Development Manager role that will be responsible for leading software development teams, overseeing project execution, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. This role involves technical leadership, team management, project planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to align software solutions with business goals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software development, Agile methodologies, and modern engineering best practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Proficiency with Agile methodologies and project management tools (JIRA, AWS, DevSecOps).
· Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
· Experience in creating work breakdown structures and development of program schedules and assigning software development team personnel to tasks.
· Must have experience in tracking resources and expenditures and in ensuring program success
· Exceptional Communication Skills: must demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication abilities. This includes clear, articulate speech that is easy to understand, and precise, well-structured written communication with strong grammar.
· Clarity and Professionalism in Interactions communicates ideas and information effectively to ensure easy understanding and engagement with diverse audiences.
· Experience managing development and milestone schedules in an Agile / SAFe and DSO environment
· Ability to work with development teams to remove impediments and escalate issues as needed.
· Experience working with a Program Management Office (PMO) in support of Software Development and Release Management Activities
· Proven track record of delivering complex software solutions in an enterprise environment.
· Experience working in a fast-paced, Agile software development environment
· Must possess excellent problem-solving skills
· Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
· Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security clearance.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Experience working in VA or DOD environments

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of experience in software development.
· 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
· 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role overseeing development teams.

· Partner with the Product Manager(s), Product Owners, Business Owners and key stakeholders to plan and support software development and application enhancements for the Payer EDI Product family.
· Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define software requirements and technical roadmaps
· Manage the SAFe / Agile and CE/CI/CD processes for Product teams.
· Manage and provide oversight of all Agile ceremonies.
· Establish and manage the scope / backlog in coordination with the business clients
· Ensure all deadline commitments are tracked and managed for success
· Coordinate release and Sprint planning with the Veterans Administration (VA) clients.
· Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels. Foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
· Create and review technical designs for large and complex features
· Provide oversite of the Software Development and Testing environments
· Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
· Drive Agile best practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and CI/CD, to improve development efficiency.
· Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability through code reviews and best practices.
· Identify and implement process improvements, optimizing team performance and efficiency.
· Manage and track resource allocation, hiring, and professional development of team members.
· Stay up to date with emerging technologies, recommending tools and frameworks to enhance development.
· Oversee risk management, compliance, and security considerations within the development process.