Software Engineering Manager/Coach, Client Management Team

Speridian Technologies is recruiting for a Software Engineering Manager, Coach for our State of California Client; the Department of Healthcare Services, Behavioral Health. This person will be part of a long-term, fully budgeted, state-of-the-art, extremely vast, IT modernization project working with a variety of cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

This is a remote role, however, there will be meetings in the Sacramento area several times a year.  Candidates are expected to work business hours, Monday-Friday pacific time zone. 

Join DHCS’s Behavioral Health Transformation: Where Purpose Meets Innovation
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Department: Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS)
Commitment: Full-Time Consultant (W2 employee of Speridian or 1099/IC for Speridian) 

Why DHCS?
At DHCS we are leading a transformative journey in Behavioral Health, reshaping systems and services to ensure better outcomes for communities across California. Our Behavioral Health transformation initiative is more than a project—it’s a movement to make California a leader in accessible, high-quality health services. We’re setting the stage for a new era of government services built on agile methodologies, cutting-edge technology, continuous improvement, and a relentless commitment to serving the public good.
At DHCS, we’re looking for innovators who are passionate about purposeful work and excited by the opportunity to drive lasting change through innovative solutions.

Our Core Values (Achieve Together, Be Curious, Elevate Yourself, and Deliver Value)

• We achieve together by championing a team-oriented workplace built on mutual respect, collaboration, and open communication.  
• We encourage individuals and teams to constantly be curious and seek a deeper understanding and fresh ideas that drive innovation and meaningful change.
• We provide a supportive workplace where you can elevate yourself and achieve personal growth through continuous learning, focused effort, and perseverance.
• We deliver value as part of every action we take to serve California’s citizens.

The Software Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in driving organizational excellence by continuously enhancing software development processes and practices. This role requires a deep understanding of software engineering principles, methodologies, and tools, coupled with expertise in continuous improvement frameworks such as Agile, Lean, and DevOps.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills to assess current processes, identify bottlenecks, and propose effective solutions. They are adept at facilitating workshops, coaching teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport with stakeholders and driving change across the organization.

The Software Engineer Manager is a champion of quality and efficiency, ensuring that improvement initiatives are aligned with business goals and customer expectations. They leverage data-driven insights to track progress, measure impact, and continuously refine strategies for maximum effectiveness.
Overall, the Software Engineering Manager serves as a catalyst for continuous learning, adaptation, and improvement within the software development ecosystem, ultimately driving greater agility, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities: 

• Spearhead efforts to optimize software development processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
• Lead initiatives to embed Agile and DevOps principles into software engineering practices, fostering a culture of continuous delivery and collaboration.
• Equip software engineering teams with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their roles, fostering a self-sustaining culture of continuous improvement.
• Utilize metrics and data analysis to drive informed decision-making and measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among software engineering teams to leverage collective expertise and drive innovation.
• Ensure that improvement initiatives contribute to elevated software quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Provide clear and comprehensive documentation of improvement initiatives and their outcomes, enabling transparent reporting and knowledge sharing.
• Encourage continuous learning and professional development among software engineering teams, fostering adaptability and resilience in a rapidly evolving landscape.

General:

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze processes and identify areas for improvement
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to address challenges and devise effective solutions
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and software development tools
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for effective collaboration
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships and work well within cross-functional teams
• Leadership Abilities: Capacity to inspire, motivate, and drive organizational change
• Coaching and Mentoring Skills: Skill in guiding individuals and teams towards improvement
• Change Management Expertise: Ability to manage resistance and ensure successful adoption of new practices
• Data Analysis and Metrics Management: Proficiency in measuring and tracking progress using relevant metrics
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Commitment to staying updated with industry trends and best practices

Technical Skills: 

• Coding: C#, HTML, CSS, IDE ( visual studio, jet brains )
• Automation: Bash, Git, circleci or CI server, continuous delivery models
• Testing: x-unit, postman, load testing frameworks, etc.
• Work management: Jira/Confluence

 Speridian is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must be based in the US for consideration