Development Group Manager I

Summary

Join Inductive Automation as a Development Group Manager I and lead multiple software engineering teams (8-15 reports). This role blends technical expertise with leadership, requiring you to mentor, mediate, plan, and solve problems. You will support individual and team development and project success. This full-time position offers remote, hybrid, and on-site work options. The position involves optimizing engineering operations, strategic planning, product involvement, and fostering strong team relationships. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field or comparable experience
• 8 years of industry experience
• Managerial experience or a proven track record in technical leadership
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Written communication skills – able to document issues effectively and concisely
• Strong programming skills – using Java, Javascript/Typescript, or Python
• Familiarity with agile methodologies such as SCRUM
• Familiarity with source control management systems such as Github
• Ability to accurately and effectively document ideas and specifications
• Ability to lead and guide teams of 4 or more employees

Responsibilities

• Optimize Engineering Operations
• Own and oversee timelines, processes and implementation plans with significant input from the technical team, including: Milestone planning, meeting cadence, documentation updates, ticket authorship and/or management
• Own, oversee and facilitate the efficiency of the team’s technical resources
• Deep engagement with the team’s efforts, projects and workload, thereby having the ability to identify and escalate issues, contribute to resolving team questions or problems, or synthesize and relay feedback to the department manager
• Clearly communicate strategy, clarify ticket ownership and facilitate cross-team or cross-departmental coordination
• Ensure technical accountability and output of their teams by overseeing ticket work, completed implementation plans and other measures of technical success
• Attend planning meetings to monitor and adjust team pace to instill urgency for success but protect from burnout
• Advise teams with insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness
• Align and coordinate with the department manager on cross-team/cross-departmental or companywide initiatives
• Proactively identify and take initiative on cross-team and cross-departmental needs
• Contribute to and aid in executing staffing decisions in service of company goals including identifying gaps, defining roles, and managing team size
• Gain and maintain sufficient product understanding relevant to your areas of supervision
• Collaborate with Software Engineering Management and Product Management teams to define strategic direction and planning the product roadmap
• Review and provide input on design documents as requested
• Convey product direction and priority to an individual and team level
• Build strong relationships with direct reports through regular 1:1s and other interactions, prioritizing psychological safety and trust at the individual and team level
• Foster mutual respect and ensure staff feel supported by both the company and the manager
• Cultivate a culture of excellence with individual reports and the team as a whole
• Create an environment of candid communication with staff and amongst the team; encourage the sharing of ideas and opinions
• Create productive relationships with peers and superiors in order to achieve collective goals
• Provide coaching, development and career management to employees including conducting career planning, performance evaluations, compensation reviews and promotions
• Set performance expectations and proactively identify and manage low performers
• Conduct terminations in coordination with HR and the department manager when necessary
• Reduce the impact of interpersonal and technical conflicts within and outside the teams through efficient resolution and facilitation
• Guide onboarding activities for new engineers, reducing startup time and ensuring future success within the division

Benefits

• 100% Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Remote Flexibility: Work from home, in our beautiful office, or a combination of both. It’s up to you
• Work/Life Balance: Create a work schedule that fits your needs and your local time zone
• Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program