Lead Pega Engineering Manager (Remote)

DriveTime; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(K) with company match

Company paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

DriveTime is seeking a Manager of Software Engineering to lead end-to-end Pega project delivery, ensure timelines and quality, and inspire a high-performing team. You will guide planning, execution, and delivery while aligning with business goals and cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes mentoring, Agile practices, AI-enabled development, and collaboration with stakeholders to improve processes and outcomes within a fast-growing automotive tech environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional development experience and have led teams informally or formally on large projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology.
• Extensive experience designing workflows using Pega capabilities.
• Strong case management background, including designing and delivering Pega case types, stages and steps, routing, SLAs, and case lifecycle automation for complex business processes.
• A track record of driving collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles and experience mentoring teams on their application.
• Ability to manage complex project scopes and mitigate risks effectively.
• Demonstrated use of AI in the execution of prior roles, such as AI-assisted code development or leading AI adoption within a team or organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of features, managing project scope, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery.
• Analyze and identify linkages and interactions between component parts to ensure the integrity of the entire system.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collective ownership of quality and deliverables, championing the responsible use of AI tools, including AI-assisted development, to improve team productivity and delivery speed.
• Set clear, measurable performance goals for team members and conduct regular 1:1s to track progress. Provide timely, actionable feedback and manage the full employee lifecycle—from hiring and onboarding to performance management and reviews.
• Utilize code reviews and work assessments not just for quality control, but as opportunities to deepen team expertise.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to provide strategic insights and effective automation solutions.
• Proactively address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with team members and stakeholders, and escalating only where appropriate.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Mentorship

Strategic Communication

Continuous Learning

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Pega

Job description

DriveTime is seeking a Manager of Software Engineering to lead end-to-end Pega project delivery, ensure timelines and quality, and inspire a high-performing team. You will guide planning, execution, and delivery while aligning with business goals and cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes mentoring, Agile practices, AI-enabled development, and collaboration with stakeholders to improve processes and outcomes within a fast-growing automotive tech environment.