Manager Software Development

SITA; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week

Professional Development: Level up your skills

Employee Wellbeing: Assistance Program for you and your dependents

Flex Location: Work from any location for up to 30 days a year

Job summary

SITA in Delhi is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for developing and supporting software products while adhering to compliance policies. Successful candidates will oversee project estimates, resource allocations, and improve software development processes.

The ideal applicant should have at least 8 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in Agile methodologies, and experience managing teams in a global environment.

Benefits include a flexible work policy, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a Software Engineering environment.
• 3-5+ years in people management with matrix experience in a global environment.
• Hands-on experience working in a DevOps-driven environment with Azure DevOps (ADO) is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medium to large-scale development and implementation initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a team of engineering professionals.
• Serve as the single point of contact for customer engagements.

Skills

Agile Development

Application Delivery Process

Cloud Computing

IT Project Management

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related discipline

Formal training or certification in project management

Tools

.NET and/or Java-based software products

Azure DevOps

Job description

Purpose

Manages a team of resources - FTEs Contractors Offshore - that develops, implements, maintains and supports software products and applications using appropriate processes, methodologies and technologies in compliance with SITA's policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee medium to large-scale development and implementation initiatives with significant cross‑functional impact, ensuring applications and systems support long‑term business objectives.
• Lead the team in building accurate project estimates, allocating resources, and making firm commitments to Project Managers to ensure timely and on‑budget delivery.
• Contribute to the enhancement and continuous improvement of Software Development processes.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a team of engineering professionals, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge required to excel.
• Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for customer engagements—from requirements gathering through solution deployment.
• Liaise with Product Owner for PI and Sprint planning and work prioritization.
• Prepare, maintain, and present KPI dashboards tracking team performance and operational delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a Software Engineering environment.
• 3‑5+ years in people management, preferably with matrix experience in a global environment.

Profession Competencies

• Agile Development
• Application Delivery Process
• Application Design Architecture
• Budgeting
• Cloud Computing
• Commercial Acumen
• Conceptual Thinking
• Configuration Management
• Conflict Resolution
• External Resource Management
• IT Industry: Trends & Directions
• IT Project Management
• Innovation
• Managing Change
• Managing Risk
• Release Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Server Operating Systems and Platforms
• Standards Procedures & Policies
• System Development Life Cycle
• System and Technology Integration
• Systems Thinking
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Technical Writing/Documentation

Core Competencies

• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Communication
• Creating & Innovating
• Customer Focus
• Developing Talent
• Impact & Influence
• Leading Execution
• Managing Performance
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Formal training or certification in project management is an added advantage.
• Proven experience leading delivery of .NET and/or Java‑based software products.
• Hands‑on experience working in a DevOps‑driven environment with Azure DevOps (ADO) is required.

Benefits

• Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)
• Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
• Flex‑Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
• Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health – a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.
• Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!
• Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify in the application process.