PD Development Manager

Product Development Manager (Scottsdale, AZ)

Synonymous Business Title: PD Project Manager Int

Location: MUST be local to Scottsdale, AZ (position will be hybrid)

Visa sponsorship: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role

Overview

• As a Development Manager (Engineering Manager), you have overall responsibility for the planning and delivery of a typical single project of medium scope, or more than one small product or projects. This includes all aspects of the project, from initial planning to final delivery.
• You will manage the project teams associated with the project, including recruiting and managing resources for the project, as well as coaching and mentoring members of the team to progress on their career paths.
• You will coordinate with key constituents outside of PD, including PMG, Sales, Support, Services, and customers.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Project Oversight: Manage the development, support, and implementation of projects through team leaders, ensuring successful project completion from planning to delivery
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work with other departments and customers to ensure smooth project execution and address any cross-functional needs
• Process Development: Create and implement processes, roadmaps, and plans for technology, hiring, training, and staffing
• Risk and Quality Management: Monitor project milestones and team performance to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring high-quality outcomes
• Impediment Resolution: Address and resolve any obstacles that hinder project progress, facilitating communication between teams as needed
• Agile Practices: Ensure teams adhere to Agile development methodologies and standards
• Team Development: Provide guidance and feedback to managers and architects, supporting their career growth and development; Handle performance appraisals and work allocation
• Talent Management: Attract, motivate, and retain skilled team members, addressing any personnel issues and managing expenses within budget
• Financial Management: Provide input on budget needs and align team efforts with department goals, escalating financial issues if necessary
• Senior Management Advisory: Advise senior management on project-specific issues and lead teams that include senior architects and external resources
  
  

What we are looking for

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a Software Engineering role in a large Enterprise software development environment
• 5 years of experience managing a team of software engineers of 5 or more, including architect, and guiding them as Technical Lead
• Experience mentoring and developing backend and/or client software engineers
• Experiencing managing long-term delivery roadmap of a software product
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (must be able to give honest, direct, and actionable feedback and directions)
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Python, Microservices Architectures is required
• Strong knowledge of cloud native applications is required
• Strong knowledge of LLM Techniques, such as RAG, Eval, Red Teaming is a bonus
  
  

The salary range for this position is $152,311 - $197,689

The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

Benefits

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with Matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more
  
  

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.