Manager, Software Development

Scientific Games:

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

The Software Development Manager works on major implementation projects for the hardware engineering vertical.  The manager is the primary owner of all aspects of software delivery, from insuring requirements are clear to planning and monitoring any data conversion. This individual will support delivery of critical technology initiatives across multiple teams and organizations. This person will serve as the project lead to Business Partners, Product, other IT groups, and vendor partners and will communicate scope, progress, and issues/risks to stakeholders at various levels - supporting multiple in-flight initiatives at once. Eye for detail, a steady and organized approach for managing complex interdependencies and topics, experience summarizing project status and impediments to technology executives, and a knack for creative problem-solving is a must. All this requires a good mix of technical skill, verbal and written communication skills, project and personnel management. The day-to-day job is to manage people, projects, guide software direction, review and/or gather requirements, drive estimation and deliver against those estimates.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members as needed for completion of work items.
• Provide plans, schedules and status to all levels of management and customers
• Collect and document business requirements as needed
• Develop project schedules and monitor project progress in conjunction with senior management
• Assist all software/hardware engineers with hands on code implementation and code architecture and design as needed on projects
• Responsible for mentorship, evaluations, conflict resolution and recognition of the staff to maintain highly motivated and engaged employees
• Demonstrate a high degree of initiative and is accountable for the timely completion and thorough implementation of all tasks assigned to them
• Ensure developers deliver quality work as scheduled in accordance with technical design and product requirements

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 6+ years in a Hardware or Software Engineering role
• 1-2 years of mentorship/management experience
• Experience managing delivery across organizations at an enterprise level
• Experience facilitating regular communication channels between team members, stakeholders, and clients
• Assisted or experience with project management or coordination

• Experience with Electro mechanical devices preferred

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