Senior Mgr Software Engineering

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. The Senior Software Engineering Manager is a senior-level leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple software development teams, driving departmental strategy, and ensuring the alignment of software projects with organizational goals. They play a pivotal role in setting departmental goals and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Essential Functions: Manage and lead multiple software engineering teams, 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 that software initiatives align with the 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, setting and evaluating performance goals to identify, attract, and retain top talent. Developing risk mitigation strategies and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training required 10+ 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. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.