Senior Manager / Scrum Master Software Engineering

Empower is focused on transforming financial lives through a flexible and inclusive work environment. The Senior Manager / Scrum Master Software Engineering will lead multiple software development teams, drive departmental strategy, and ensure alignment of software initiatives with organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of technical staff, setting clear objectives and priorities that align with departmental and organizational goals
• Define and execute departmental strategies, including resource allocation, budgeting, and technology adoption
• Collaborate with other department heads and executives to ensure software initiatives align with overall company strategy
• Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence within the software engineering department
• Mentor and coach software managers and leaders within the organization, providing guidance and growth opportunities
• Oversee complex software projects, monitor progress, and address challenges to ensure successful project outcomes
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement within the department
• Participate in hiring and onboarding, and set and evaluate performance goals to help identify, attract, and retain top talent
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies
• Manage a ticket queue and priorities to investigate and resolve production support issues
• Review and report AWS costs and vulnerabilities identified within the application development of the group
• Support audit reviews related to application development teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training required
• 8+ years of experience in software development
• Proven record of accomplishment of managing and leading software teams
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Scrum Master Certification preferred
• PM-ACP Certification preferred
• Strong leadership experience with a proactive and positive approach preferred
• Outstanding soft skills, including mentoring, conflict resolution, facilitation, leading by example, work ethic, and emotional intelligence preferred