Sr. Manager, Edge Software Engineering

Pentair Water Pool And Spa - Ocala, FL

Full-time - Senior

Ocala, FL

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Senior Manager will lead the Edge Software Engineering team at Pentair's Apex, NC facility, focusing on the development and maintenance of software and firmware for swimming pool equipment. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful product delivery while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the development and maintenance of software and firmware for swimming pool equipment.
• Contribute to reviews of resource plans, functional specifications, technical designs, and qualification plans.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on-time product delivery.
• Investigate system and process-related problems, recommending and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to turn requirements into prototypes, technical designs, and implementation plans.
• Champion and lead the team through SAFe agile methodology.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Build succession plans for all critical roles on the team.
• Think strategically and tactically to build consensus for program success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or related field; master's degree preferred; MBA is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience with connected smart products and platforms.
• 5+ years of progressive and relevant software leadership experience.
• 5+ years of experience with stage gate and agile development processes is preferred.
• Proven experience leading distributed teams across different time zones.
• Experience managing teams of 8-10 with measurable team success.
• Previous experience coordinating activities between hardware, firmware, and software products.

Nice-to-haves

• Tech savvy, detail-oriented, and highly driven.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for retirement savings.
• Paid time off to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
• Wellness programs to support health and well-being.