Software Engineering Manager: Build High-Impact Teams

Western Governors University; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 152,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Bonuses

Job summary

Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, UT invites applications for a Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow engineering teams delivering scalable software for students and university operations.

You will shape roadmaps with Product, Program Management and Architecture, drive high-quality delivery, and guide architectural decisions while maintaining operational excellence, reliability, and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Strong software engineering foundation with significant hands-on development experience.
• Experience leading software engineers through project delivery and career development.
• Experience working in agile software development environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading engineering teams in enterprise-scale environments.
• Knowledge of modern application architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-based technologies.
• Experience driving operational excellence, reliability, accessibility, and security initiatives.
• Preferred familiarity with higher education, EdTech, or mission-driven organizations.
• Salesforce Experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more engineering teams, typically spanning 5-15 software engineers.
• Partner with Product, Program Management, Architecture, and other technology leaders to deliver impactful solutions.
• Define priorities, roadmaps, and execution plans.
• Drive reliable, high-quality delivery while balancing speed, quality, and technical sustainability.
• Remove obstacles, manage risks, and navigate ambiguity.
• Communicate progress, dependencies, and challenges clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Guide architectural discussions and ensure sound technical decisions.
• Champion modern engineering practices, security, and system reliability.
• Balance innovation with technical debt and platform health.
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute expertise as needed.
• Lead staffing, vendor relationships, contractor engagements, and budget-related activities.
• Balance business value and fiscal responsibility with student outcomes at the center.

Skills

People leadership

Technical depth

Execution skills

Ownership and accountability

Collaboration and influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Cloud technologies

Job description

Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, UT invites applications for a Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow engineering teams delivering scalable software for students and university operations.

You will shape roadmaps with Product, Program Management and Architecture, drive high-quality delivery, and guide architectural decisions while maintaining operational excellence, reliability, and security.