SENIOR DIRECTOR, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - CHARLOTTE (HYBRID)

Compass Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to drive innovation and application modernization. This pivotal role involves leading multiple teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing product development while ensuring a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software development and leadership, with a focus on cloud technologies and agile methodologies. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering world-class solutions and enhancing business operations in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software product development with 10+ years in leadership.
• Exceptional communication and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams to enhance application features and ensure delivery.
• Manage budgets and resources for software development teams.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in a related field

MBA or advanced education

Tools

Cloud Technologies

DevOps Tools

Job description

SENIOR DIRECTOR, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - CHARLOTTE (HYBRID)

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Who We Are
Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations. Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and much more. Compass Group is the leading foodservice management and support services company, with $26 billion in revenue in 2023. In 2023, Compass Group was named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers along Springbuk’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America (since 2019).

Job Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Director, Software Engineering to define and deliver a vision for innovation and application modernization, incorporate new technologies, and reach our partners in new ways. Successful candidates will excel at collaborating with end users, influencing technical topics with engineers, and developing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Compass Tech is looking for highly motivated and curious individuals who enjoy the challenge of delivering world-class solutions and pushing to take it to the next level.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Senior Director, Software Engineering, leading multiple lean teams to develop and enhance application features.
• Responsible for growing, oversight/governance, and coordinating multiple product development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to grow well-rounded development teams and create a sustainable/resilient organization.
• Provides technical direction, evangelism, oversight, and contribution to technology decisions.
• Has a deep understanding and knowledge of software development techniques and technologies.
• Is an unflappable leader who can determine, recognize, and manage priorities, negotiate tradeoffs, and navigate business-driven needs all while keeping systems alive and operational, dealing with unexpected situations as they arise.
• Forecast and maintain budgets and controls.
• Understands both software development and development operations/DevOps.
• Partners with product management and development teams to establish product delivery teams, create roadmaps, and ensure there is a shared understanding of product/business objectives while meeting established standards, procedures, and practices.
• Ensures that software development teams have the resources they need to deliver software products and meet objectives, managing budgets and vendors.
• Works with the team to de-risk objectives, estimate and size work, establishes and ensures team metrics are captured and exposed.
• Provide coaching on the adoption and improvement of agile/lean management and engineering practices on teams.
• Tracks and ensures visibility of historical team metrics and progress of the iteration and release.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement through maintenance of metrics, team retrospectives, change management, and encouraging risk-taking.
• Is collaborative in driving decisions and team behavior, guarding against making decisions and assignments for the team and instead creates an environment where teams have the context needed to make the best decision.
• Proactively identifies and removes blockers, limits work in progress, and prevents distractions.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient capability in identifying, proposing, and soliciting innovative solutions to complex, time-critical challenges.
• Teach, coach, measure product, engineering, design, and DevOps practices to product teams.
• Collaborate and work closely with internal partners, from the business to software engineering, infrastructure, and analytics, fostering sound relationships with coworkers across the company to support their efforts while delivering well-managed services at scale.
• Advocate for the latest technology patterns (cloud, BI, etc.) that are relevant to establishing Compass as a leader in technology. Consult with the executive team and the IT leadership on new technology and its implications in the industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in leading development of software products, with 10+ years in management/leadership.
• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with transparency and openness.

Desired Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in building cloud enterprise products.
• 7+ years of experience working on data transformation projects.
• 7+ years of experience translating business strategy and analysis into digital solutions.
• Existing director experience leading multiple managerial teams and product lines.
• Experience in an Agile culture with the proven ability to coach teams and stakeholders in practice adoption and maturity.
• MBA or advanced education preferred.

Apply to Compass Group today!

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Technology maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates At Corporate Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Req ID: 1411694

Compass Technology

Michelle Lombardozzi

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries