Program Director

About the position

The IBM Cloud Networking Tribe is looking for a talented, innovative and enthusiastic Software engineering professional that will build the next generation IAAS to make our customers succeed. The IBM Cloud Networking Tribe has a global cloud presence that continues to grow and expand its reach. Our Network Services engineering team is responsible for delivering virtual network services with top-notch performance, first-rate security, fail-safe reliability and exceptional quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the software development strategy in alignment with the company's vision and objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software managers, developers, and engineers.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects.
• Provide high-level technical guidance and direction.
• Work closely with executives, product managers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and priorities.
• Continuously improve development processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Develop and manage the software development budget.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive innovation and stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 15+ years of experience in managing software development teams.
• Develop and implement the overall technology strategy and vision in alignment with the organization's business objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives, technology roadmaps, and long-term planning.
• Lead and manage multiple software development teams, including hiring, training, and mentoring engineering managers and senior developers.
• Provide high-level technical guidance on software architecture, design, and best practices.
• Manage cross-team dependencies, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Basic understanding of Security & Compliance.

Nice-to-haves

• Cloud development
• Basic understanding of Networking Concepts
• Basic understanding of Kubernetes and Microservices development