Manager, Software Development DIAM-4022|NADXIT Mfg & Supply Chain | 1st Shift

DENSO; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DENSO in Maryville, TN is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead one or more software teams, drive high-quality delivery on time, and strengthen technical and operational standards across functions. You will focus on talent development, scalable architecture, and effective collaboration with product, QA, DevOps, and business units.

Responsibilities include coaching engineers, shaping roadmaps, and ensuring release readiness with rigorous software practices.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams
• Ability to drive Agile delivery and value engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more software development teams to deliver high-quality software on time and within scope
• Partner with Product Management to define roadmaps and release plans
• Ensure code quality, testing, security, and maintainability across systems
• Promote DevOps, automation, and CI/CD maturity across teams
• Act as principal liaison between engineering, product, QA, DevOps and business stakeholders

Job description

Position Overview

The Software Development Manager is responsible for leading one or more development teams to deliver high-quality software on time and within scope. This role focuses on developing talent, ensuring consistent execution, and maintaining strong technical and operational standards while collaborating across business and technology functions.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and mentor software engineers through ongoing feedback and performance management
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support career development, skill advancement, and succession planning
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning
• Communicate clearly to align expectations and define roles and responsibilities

Delivery & Execution

• Own team delivery outcomes, ensuring predictable and high-quality releases
• Partner with Product Management to define roadmaps, priorities, and release plans
• Manage scope, dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across initiatives
• Ensure Agile/Scrum practices are effectively followed and continuously improved
• Track and report progress, metrics, and risks to stakeholders

Technical & Quality Oversight

• Provide technical direction and support without micromanaging implementation
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices (code quality, testing, security, maintainability)
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers on system design and technical strategy
• Promote DevOps practices, automation, and CI/CD maturity
• Ensure solutions meet scalability, performance, and reliability standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between engineering, product, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders
• Translate business needs into clear, executable technical plans
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences