Senior Software Engineering Leader | Flexible, Impactful

Empower Retirement, LLC; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off and holidays

Volunteer time

Parental leave & disability benefits

BRGs for inclusion

Job summary

Empower Retirement, LLC in the United States seeks a Senior Software Engineering Manager to guide multiple engineering teams and shape departmental strategy. You will oversee resource allocation, budgeting, technology adoption, and risk mitigation while driving innovation and technical excellence.

You will mentor software managers, collaborate with executives on aligning initiatives with the company, and lead complex projects to successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• Proven experience managing and leading software teams.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead multiple software engineering teams, setting clear objectives and priorities aligned with departmental and organizational goals.
• Define and execute departmental strategies, including resource allocation, budgeting, and technology adoption.
• Collaborate with department heads and executives to align software initiatives 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, providing guidance and growth opportunities.
• Oversee complex software projects, monitor progress, and address challenges to support successful outcomes.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding, set and evaluate performance goals, and support efforts to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Lead software teams

Strategic planning

Project management

Executive collaboration

Mentoring & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Empower Retirement, LLC in the United States seeks a Senior Software Engineering Manager to guide multiple engineering teams and shape departmental strategy. You will oversee resource allocation, budgeting, technology adoption, and risk mitigation while driving innovation and technical excellence.

You will mentor software managers, collaborate with executives on aligning initiatives with the company, and lead complex projects to successful outcomes.