Leads software engineering across multiple application and development teams. Manages engineering managers and staff, resource allocation, budgets, vendors, Agile processes, portfolio priorities, succession planning, and transformational initiatives. Establishes software development, architecture, security, and engineering standards; supports data-driven investment decisions, project delivery, contract negotiations, and stakeholder collaboration. Develops staff, resolves conflicts, and promotes technology solutions that support patient safety and clinician satisfaction.
JOB PURPOSE
The Director of Software Engineering will provide leadership
in Software Engineering& development across multiple application and
development teams. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to
establish and uphold Software Engineering standards, managing multiple teams of
engineering resources, overseeing training initiatives, and enforcing industry
standards for Software development. This position will involve managing direct
reports (managers and staff–level) and providing oversight to skip–level
employees.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Lead, organize, manage and develop a team of managers, product analysts,
technical resources and subject matter experts
· Personal leadership development and succession planning
· Assist in continuous improvement of staff
· Management of resource allocations
· Manage operations of the department
· Build solid relationships with leadership, business partners, staff, vendors
· Manage resources, prioritizing tasks, providing resources estimates,
adjusting to change
· Manage, develop, implement and assess processes that support Agile
methodologies
· Conduct staff meetings and 1:1 engagement with staff
· Prioritization of portfolio efforts / work in progress (WIP)
· Create talent roadmaps for strategic alignment of product features
· Create and enable strategies for making data-driven decisions on Software
Engineering and future investments
· Assess situations, formalize options, and provide recommendations
· Work with team to review and improve processes and recommend emerging
technology solutions
· Engage constructively with stakeholders and foster a collaborative work
environment
· Responsible for operational budget, review staff allocation, department
operational expenses, vendor license / maintenance fees for monthly operating
reviews and annual budget exercise
· Drive roadmaps and transformational journeys for Healthcare’s strategic
values
· Collaborate across departments to meet project milestones, allocating and
adjusting resources as necessary
· Lead resources in managing multiple projects teams
· Drive and participate in business case development and contract negotiations
· Communicate with leadership and participate in resolving conflicts involving
staff, vendors, stakeholders, and business partners
· Work with team to define and promote using proven methodology adhering to
architecture and security standards focusing on patient safety along with
physician and clinician satisfaction
· Assist with project budgets, review resource cost and expenses for project
monthly operating reviews
Requirements
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related fields
Years of Experience:
12–20 years of experience:
· In Software Engineering, Program management
· In stakeholder management
· In software development
· In software architecture
In Engineering standards, Processes and Frameworks
5+ years of experience:
· In a management position
Skills and Capabilities
People Management Skills
· Strong managerial and team building skills
· Process oriented, methodological
· Strong communication skills for communicating with technology resources,
product SMEs, business owners and vendor
Technical Skills
· Knowledge of best practices for Software development processes and
methodologies
· Prior management experience required, experience with software applications
and full project lifecycle required and program management
· Experience in leading software development projects and teams
· Functional knowledge of software architecture best practices and processes
· Knowledge of modern application development frameworks (C#, .NET Core, native
mobile frameworks, Azure, AWS, GCP ,Java, Python, GenAI, DevOps)
· Experience with Lean Development tools and Agile methodologies a plus
Other Skills
· Ability to balance demands of multiple assignments and staff development and
retention
· Strong problem resolution skills including identification, tracking,
escalation, and resolution
· Experience with process definition and documentation a plus
· Experience in contract negotiations a plus
· Willingness to contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture
· Upskill the team, help in teams transformational journey
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