Job Description

** Primary Objective:**

Lead the Software and Research Development group, which is responsible for developing and maintaining software applications and systems control techniques that support the MTS Test & Simulation business. The Software Engineering Manager role has accountability for technology strategy and innovation, talent development and retention, program execution, and software development process excellence.

** Major Areas of Accountability:**

PEOPLE

• Inspire, lead, recruit, hire, train, and mentor Software and Research Engineers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Software Testers.
• Create an inclusive, positive work environment where people are motivated to do their best.
• Foster collaboration between teams and encourage creative problem solving.
• Demonstrate strong and effective inter-personal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of internal customers, staff, and vendor partners.
• Provide oversight, guidance and review of work performed by the team.
• Conduct performance reviews, track individual's goals, create individual development plans, and manage compensation.
• Ensure appropriate skills mix within the group.
• Develop staff bench strength and knowledge management practices to ensure continuity of critical expertise and skills.

MANAGEMENT

• Apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and best practices to guide the development team on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical user application software.
• Employ project management and resource allocation skills to ensure software development programs deliver on scope, schedule, and cost.
• Provide input to annual operating budget and manage group cost center budget.
• Anticipate operational, program, and implementation issues and develop preventative measures.
• Provide regular feedback to senior management and facilitate communication on project status, justifications for variances and technical information.
• Refine relevant metrics for software development and use as a basis for communication and continuous improvement.
• Define strategic staffing plans based on projected demand making use of external resourcing capacity where applicable.
• Set and hold high work quality standards for the team.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Management:
  • Partner in developing and implementing innovative product offerings that deliver differentiating customer value.
  • Manage conceptual studies to determine feasibility of product ideas.
  • Develop concepts, cost estimates, and schedules to support product development.

TECHNOLOGY

• Own and maintain the technology roadmaps for key technical competencies within the group.
• Keep abreast of new technology and market developments.
• Provide strategic, tactical, and functional analysis and direction relative to all software development activities.
• Advocate, evangelize, and implement modern software development best practices.
• Encourage innovation: document trade secrets and/or patent applications around key intellectual property.
• Help translate business requirements into technical needs and actions.
• Communicate about technical, as well as strategic concepts to diverse audiences.
• Foster a systems-engineering mindset: drive consistency in architecture, processes, design documentation and tools across the product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years software development and/or software project management experience in a complex, technical environment.
• 1+ years supervisory experience with demonstrated managerial skills.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple product development projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing, and quality of outcomes.
• Strong program management experience with a proven track record of delivering to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and domain experience in software and controls development.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, confident public speaker.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
• Able to effectively deal with ambiguity and make good decisions with incomplete data.
• Proven ability to drive change and partner with diverse teams.
• Responsive and willing to take ownership of issues and drive solutions.
• Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and decisive.
• Creative problem solver and solution developer when presented with conflicting requirements, business demands and technical risks/issues.
• Working knowledge of software product development methodologies including Agile and stage-gate processes.
• Ability and willingness up to travel 20% both domestic and international.

** Preferred Qualifications:**

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and/or MBA.
• 5+ years supervisory experience.

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.