Director of Software Engineering

Robert Half - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Manager

Memphis, TN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The position involves leading digital transformation initiatives and managing technology strategies within an organization. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including vendor leadership and internal business leaders, to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives. The successful candidate will oversee technology budgets, enforce information security policies, and build a high-performing technology team while driving technology projects in partnership with Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end, outcome-driven digital transformation initiatives by collaborating with vendor/partner leadership and delivery teams.
• Create and execute a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with the organization's business objectives, vision, and long-term goals.
• Oversee the management of the technology budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with business priorities.
• Develop and enforce strong information security policies and practices to protect company data and systems.
• Build and lead a high-performing technology team, including recruiting, mentoring, and managing technical personnel.
• Drive technology projects and initiatives in partnership with Product Management, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and maintaining high quality standards.
• Supervise the design and implementation of the organization's technology architecture and infrastructure.
• Assess and select appropriate technology platforms, tools, and vendors.
• Collaborate with other departments (operations, sales, marketing, finance, product development) to ensure technology solutions meet their needs.
• Act as a collaborative partner with Technology peers, such as Architecture, Product Management, and Infrastructure teams.
• Promote collaboration between various squads and departments (e.g., engineering, product, infrastructure), encouraging cross-functional teams to share ideas and insights.
• Support and drive collaboration within Technology guilds (e.g., Database Administration, Software Engineering, DevSecOps) to enhance their capabilities and impact.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant management experience with the ability to lead and grow teams effectively.
• Comprehensive knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Familiarity with software architecture principles.
• Extensive experience in lean/agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
• Capability to establish and manage a Technology Governance policy framework.
• Prior experience in the logistics and auditing industry is desirable.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

Nice-to-haves

• Skilled at mentoring and developing engineers within the team.
• Strong leadership and influence skills when working with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging directly with C-suite executives.
• Adaptable to tight deadlines and changing requirements.
• Innovative mindset for anticipating challenges and identifying solutions or new opportunities.
• Proficient in creating and refining frameworks to address complex software engineering issues.
• Continual curiosity to reassess and improve existing user experiences.
• Exceptional facilitation skills for leading multiple team planning sessions, managing backlogs, and prioritizing tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of delivering presentations confidently to senior-level audiences.
• Outstanding organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the flexibility to switch quickly between different topics or projects.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with a focus on meeting timelines and working independently.
• Demonstrates a proactive and ambitious approach, excelling with minimal supervision.
• Capable of managing projects of varying scales, complexities, and scopes of work (SOWs).
• Ability to influence critical stakeholders, including customers and internal teams, to achieve project objectives.
• Strong negotiation skills, advocating for best practices during new customer account setups.
• Makes informed decisions using sound judgment and analysis, including consulting subject matter experts for guidance when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan