Development Manager

The Development Manager for Distribution develops the strategic direction and executes the software design, development and QA initiative required to deliver products that meet and exceed the goals and vision of the Distribution Leadership.   In order to achieve this, they are a people leader with management level reports and expertise in: Development, Architecture, Quality Assurance, cross industry and across multiple product lines.   Reporting to the VP of Research & Development, they are accountable for people, projects, products, and processes. They Interact internally and externally with executive level management and inspire action and deliver against initiatives.   Key Responsibilities Promote Core Values (Crave Greatness, Own the Outcome, Deliver Awesome and Embrace Community) Work with Product Marketing and Product Management to create the go-forward product strategy for the Distribution business Enable quality focused, predictable, and effective R&D processes based around agile methodologies Accountable for all R&D deliverables which includes working with the R&D team to provide estimates, plans, reporting and tracking against metrics/KPIs and working effectively to manage ambiguous tasks and assignments  Investigating root cause and implementing corrective action when necessary Work with the Management to the set and achievement the R&D budget Provide leadership across R&D which includes regular communication, conflict resolution, organization design, meeting management and change management Strong program management execution, with an ability to set targets/milestones and hold teams accountable for end results Creating the conditions for people to succeed   Knowledge, Skills, Ability, Education & Experience: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science (or related field) preferred Expert knowledge and understanding of multiple R&D sub functions, cross industry and/or cross product lines  Strong critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills Significant experience in Software Development Life Cycle Experience in cloud/SaaS technologies Experienced in managing and leading the people and activities of a team, function or department, including through periods of transformational organizational change.  Previous experience of developing department goals and aligning them to organizational objectives and a track record in successfully executing those plans, aligning and holding teams to account for their deliverables. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, develop and sustain collaborative cross-functional working alliances, present and convey clear messages and manage key stakeholders at all levels of an organization including customers. Outcome focused with the ability to predict and manage (i.e. make and meet commitments) and drive a high-performance environment that delivers excellence in customer satisfaction. #LI-REMOTE #LI-CV1