Sr. Software Engineering Manager

Maximus; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Comprehensive insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead a high-performing team delivering innovative IT applications. Remote role with 10% travel, overseeing multiple projects and guiding design, development, and integration to meet business needs.

The role focuses on building strong engineering teams, improving lifecycle efficiency, and delivering high-quality solutions in the Medicaid technology space. Collaboration with delivery and product managers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Technical leadership experience.
• Project management planning experience (1–3 years).
• Technical Medicaid experience (3–5 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the software engineers within the IT Applications Development team for design, development, and integration.
• Define priorities to align with the Software Engineering practice vision and goals.
• Ensure staff follow best practices across the software lifecycle.
• Lead hiring, performance management, and other personnel actions.
• Collaborate with delivery and product managers to support product delivery and enhancements.
• Recruit and retain top engineering talent and manage distributed teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Medicaid experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead a high performing team in delivering innovative IT applications. In this strategic leadership role, you'll guide a talented team of software engineers across multiple projects, driving excellence in application design, development, and integration. You'll collaborate closely with delivery and product managers to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions that meet business needs.

If you’re passionate about building strong engineering teams, improving software lifecycle efficiency, and making a meaningful impact in the Medicaid technology space, we want to hear from you.

***This is a fully remote position with 10% travel. ***

Why Maximus?

• Competitive Compensation – Quarterly bonuses based on performance included!
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter’s, and Pet insurance.
• Future Planning – Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
• Paid Time Off Package – Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Holistic Wellness Support – Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition Platform – Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your ongoing education and development.
• Employee Perks and Discounts – Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources – Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
• Professional Development Opportunities- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and guidance to the software engineers within the IT Applications Development team in support of application design, software development, and software integration.
• Define the key priorities in pursuit of the vision and goals associated with the Software Engineering practice.
• Ensure Software Engineering staff are following best practices around application design, software development, and software integration throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including; hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff for completeness of application design, software engineering, and software integration.
• Work toward the improvement of the software life cycle time by increasing the quality of requirements and reducing the amount of time spent in the application design, development, and integration phases.
• Manage the Software Engineering staff as a shared service to support multiple projects.
• Ensure that the Software Engineers have the appropriate tools, skills, and training to support the project needs.
• Manage geographically distributed staff to maximize staff utilization.
• Work closely with delivery managers and product managers to support product delivery and enhancements.
• Drive all aspects of engineering recruiting including but not limited to; attracting great talent and retaining a highly skilled, proficient engineering team.

Manages competing priorities with tight deadlines.

• Manages and aligns various work styles among business and technical team members.
• Distills complex project details into digestible updates for various levels of stakeholders, including executives.
• Creates and uses tools including dashboards, Gantt charts, metrics, and/or KPIs to present status data visually.
• Ensures accuracy in reporting timelines, metrics, scope, and deliverables.
• Demonstrates experience in establishing and maintaining requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment between business needs, technical specifications, and deliverables.
• Adept at analyzing and communicating factors behind the project’s progress or delays.
• Demonstrates ability to anticipate, evaluate, and communicate downstream implications of decisions, changes, or events across projects and stakeholders.
• Maintains thorough documentation of decisions to ensure transparency and facilitate cross-functional awareness.
• Demonstrates strong client engagement skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, build trust, and manage expectations.
• Maintains a solution-oriented approach when working with demanding stakeholders or team members, fostering respectful dialogue and mutual understanding.
• Commits to thorough planning, execution, and follow-through, avoiding shortcuts that could compromise quality, timelines, or stakeholder trust.
• Prioritizes long-term project outcomes over expedient solutions, ensuring decisions are aligned with strategic goals and delivery excellence.
• Maintains integrity and transparency in reporting project metrics, ensuring data is accurate, objective, and free from manipulation.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, making it easy for colleagues to engage, collaborate, and resolve issues effectively.
• Utilizes data-driven metrics to provide objective insights into project status, enabling informed decision-making and proactive issue resolution.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project management planning experience (1-3 years) required
• Technical Medicaid experience (3-5 years) required
• Maintenance & Operation (M&O) experience required
• Technical leadership experience required
• Continuing process improvement experience preferred
• Managing cross functional teams preferred

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$120,000

Maximum Salary

$200,000