Manager, Software Development

Overview

Lifeway is seeking a Manager of Software Development to lead the software development lifecycle within our Digital Experience domain, building solutions that enhance discovery, engagement, and impact around digital content and products. This is a mission-driven role guiding a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, customer-centered experiences that support the church. 

 

Why Lifeway? 

 

Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.

 

Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code 

 

                       This is a remote position in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings. #LI-Remote 

Responsibilities

• Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Lead planning of initiatives and features, align to budget targets, and guide the team with clarity. 
• Partner with the Technical Product Manager to execute the roadmap, facilitate solutioning, and leverage quarterly PI Planning. 
• Organize and oversee application development processes using agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira). 
• Hire, mentor, and develop engineers while supporting their career trajectories. 
• Build credibility and collaborate across teams and stakeholders to deliver solutions. 
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement through R&D activities and exploration of new tools and practices. 
• Manage annual operating and capital budgets for assigned areas.  

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computers or Information Technology , required

Masters degree, preferred

Advanced graduate degree (PhD, etc.), not required

 

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required

• Delegation, coaching, and performance measurement 

• Proficiency with Atlassian Jira and agile frameworks 

• Strong communication, collaboration, and vendor management skills 

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and foster trust 

• Strategic, innovative approach to problem solving

Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church

 

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, preferred 

• Strong background in digital product development or enterprise software environments