Software Engineering Manager

JMJ Phillip Group; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group in Toledo, Ohio seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of global software solutions for Manufacturing and related business functions.

You will mentor and grow software teams, define roadmaps, govern technical standards, and drive adoption of AI, automation, and modern development practices across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development with 3+ years of leadership.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field.
• Strong software architecture, databases, testing, and modern Dev practices.
• Understanding of AI for improving manufacturing systems.
• Agile/Scrum experience and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead global software architecture, development, engineering standards, and governance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop software engineering teams.
• Translate business needs into enterprise software roadmaps and technical strategies.
• Drive adoption of AI, AI Assistants, LLMs, and automation.
• Lead technology evaluations, vendor selection, RFPs, and global partnerships.
• Manage complex software programs, budgets, portfolios, and Agile delivery.
• Partner with global teams to deliver solutions improving reliability and value.

Skills

Leadership

Software development

Business analysis

Agile/Scrum

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

C#/.NET

SQL Server

NoSQL

OPC

Job description

A well-established manufacturer in the renewable energy industry is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in the Toledo, Ohio area to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of global software solutions supporting Manufacturing and adjacent business functions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead global software architecture, development, engineering standards, and technical governance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop Software Engineering teams and drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Translate business needs into enterprise software solutions, roadmaps, and technical strategies.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, AI Assistants, LLMs, and automation.
• Lead technology evaluations, COTS/vendor selection, RFPs, and global development partnerships.
• Manage complex software programs, budgets, portfolios, and Agile/Scrum delivery.
• Partner with global business and technology teams to deliver solutions that improve reliability, reduce cost, and accelerate business value.

Candidates Must Have:

• 6+ years of software development experience with 3+ years of technical leadership, supervision, or management
• Experience from a manufacturing setting
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong expertise in software architecture, application development, SQL/databases, testing, and modern development practices
• Understanding of AI for the use of improving manufacturing systems
• Experience with C#/.NET and SQL Server preferred; NoSQL, messaging, OPC, and industrial/manufacturing technologies highly desired
• Strong business analysis, vendor management, project/portfolio management, and Agile/Scrum experience