Software Engineering Manager

Overview

This role is based in Phoenixville, PA and will oversee the development of software developers and related roles for the implementation of value-stream or internal system software deliverables.

Responsibilities

Resource Management:

Serve as the resource manager for software professionals on the team

Monitor team sentiment and take actions as needed

Address performance issues

Create an environment of trust, accountability, and continuous learning

Maintain a sustainable pace while setting high expectations

Grow team capability over time

Coach engineers in their career path of interest and provide opportunities to advance along identified paths

Lead hiring for open positions

Delivery Team Management:

Run Agile rituals for the teams managed by this role (e.g., daily stand-ups, per-sprint retrospectives)

Monitor delivery progress and represent team capacity against roadmaps, milestones, and incoming requests

Partner with a Product Manager, with the PM representing features and priorities ("what") and this role representing "how" and non-functional needs to be prioritized alongside functional needs

Drive non-functional backlog management in concert with development leads; manage story refinement and ordering in cooperation with the PM (who owns feature prioritization)

Own release management, in partnership with the team and Product Management:

Triage issues discovered in release preparation and facilitate rapid prioritization with the team and PM

Make decisions about release readiness

Keep an incremental release cadence on schedule

Software Culture Leadership:

Move the team forward in a way that advances the collective software culture (i.e., avoid operating as an isolated silo)

Take on leadership role(s) in department-wide initiatives as opportunities arise (e.g., Captain of a Software SI track, Guild Administrator, running book clubs)

Apply continuous improvement and lean product development principles to optimize efforts and systems and effectively utilize resources

Manage engineering budget for direct reports and projects within scope of responsibility

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science or related field, plus 7 years of professional experience

Prior people management experience, or internal candidate taking on a management role for the first time

Prior experience delivering software product using an incremental approach

Prior experience managing development team(s) delivering similar products

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Prior or current experience as a professional software developer, ideally on products similar to those developed by this team

A passion for:

Code craftsmanship

Quality

Delivery

Agile (or similar) process expertise with a proven track record, including experience working with Product Management

Experience running Agile teams and associated tools (e.g., JIRA)

Experience in organizations with development at scale — software orgs producing many products across many teams

Work Environment & Travel:

On-site role in Phoenixville, PA - relocation expected for non-local candidates

Open floor plan office environment

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 1–3 one-week trips per year)

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary ranging from $155,000 – $200,000, commensurate with experience and skills

Eligible for annual corporate bonus based on company and individual performance

About SRAM

SRAM LLC is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 5,000+ employees, in 20+ locations, across 10+ countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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