Manager, Software Engineering

**Manager, Software Engineering** **Location:** Chattanooga, TN (Headquarters) | Onsite/Hybrid Lead innovation, mentor high-performing engineering teams, and help shape the future of technology at TEL. As the Manager, Software Engineering, you will lead a team of software engineers responsible for delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions that support critical business operations and strategic initiatives. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and project execution. You'll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive technology solutions, advance engineering best practices, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about developing talent, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering business value through technology, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact. **What You'll Do** **Leadership and Team Management** - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers by providing technical guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities. - Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture focused on continuous learning and engineering excellence. - Manage resource allocation, workload balancing, and project timelines to ensure delivery against organizational priorities and business objectives. - Build a positive and accountable work environment that encourages growth, ownership, and continuous improvement. **Software Development** - Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of software applications and technology solutions. - Partner with business stakeholders, analysts, architects, and developers to define technical requirements, interfaces, specifications, and system architectures. - Ensure adherence to coding standards, development best practices, and quality assurance processes through code reviews and technical leadership. - Lead the responsible adoption and use of AI-assisted development tools for coding, documentation, testing, troubleshooting, and workflow automation while ensuring all AI-generated outputs are reviewed, validated, and aligned with company standards. - Promote the delivery of high-quality, secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. **Project Management** - Manage project priorities, risks, issues, and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and successful delivery of initiatives. - Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, timelines, and deliverables. - Continuously evaluate and improve software development and project management processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and team effectiveness. - Balance technical priorities with business objectives to ensure organizational success. **Collaboration and Communication** - Coordinate and cross-train with software developers, analysts, and other teams to encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration across the organization. - Serve as a liaison with external vendors and technology partners on select projects and initiatives. - Communicate technical concepts, project updates, risks, and strategic recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Build strong partnerships across the business to align technology solutions with operational and strategic goals. **Documentation and Compliance** - Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical documentation throughout the software development lifecycle. - Ensure adherence to organizational standards, development best practices, and established governance processes. - Promote consistency, quality, and accountability in documentation and software delivery practices. **What You'll Bring** - Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing software engineering teams. - Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to navigate complex technical and business challenges. - Excellent co…