Senior Software Engineering Manager

Job summary

This role involves leading a competency group of Software Engineers within the Supply and Demand Technology department, focusing on technical excellence and team development. You will advocate for good engineering practices and collaborate closely with product teams to enhance workflows and optimize day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on software development experience with a strong understanding of modern practices.
• Proven initiative in identifying and addressing needs without waiting for direction.
• Strategic mindset regarding team growth, motivation, and performance.
• Genuine interest in AI and its impact on engineering workflows.
• Experience in cloud-native development with scalable architecture patterns.
• Comfort in agile environments and ability to guide teams effectively.
• Team-oriented approach that values diversity and builds trust.
• Experience with SAP, particularly in planning modules, configuration, or ABAP development.
• Knowledge of digital supply chain contexts is a plus.
• Familiarity with .NET development is beneficial.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Software Engineers.
• Foster opportunities for growth, improvement, and training within the team.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure effective ways of working.
• Promote and implement good engineering practices.
• Drive a culture of technical excellence and DevSecOps.
• Support Agile methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attract diverse talent to the team.
• Identify and implement workflow improvements.

Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Technical expertise in software development and engineering practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Education

• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with cloud services and SAP tools is advantageous.