Senior Manager Software Development

<p>Job Title: <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Software Engineering Manager</strong></p> <p>Department: <strong>English Language Learning</strong></p> <p>Location:<strong> Madrid or Spain, hybrid*</strong></p> <p>*If you live in Madrid you will be able to enjoy our brand-new office because we a have a hybrid working model policy in place.</p> <p><strong>About Pearson: </strong>Our purpose: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.</p> <p><strong>About ELL: </strong>We aspire to become the world's leading destination to learn and improve English language skills. Our main focus is on committed learners from around the world, who are motivated by outcomes because they want to reach their full potential through learning English. </p> <p><strong>About the role: </strong>Are you passionate about technology and eager to be part of an exciting venture? We are thrilled to announce a great opportunity to join our team as a Software Engineering Manager in our brand-new technology hub in Madrid. We are looking for talented individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to join us on this exciting journey as we grow our Engineering team within our ELL Division. As part of our technology hub, the Software Engineering Manager will play a key role in shaping the future of technology and innovation in ELL. You will be responsible for one or more ELL digital products and the delivery of our Software Engineering team. You will contribute through all the software development journey, being accountable for the throughput of your teams and the technical strategy to meet the business needs in short and long term. You will have the chance to collaborate with top-notch professionals, work on cutting-edge projects, and contribute to building a thriving tech community.</p> <p><strong>Job Description:</strong> As a<strong> </strong>Senior Software Engineering Manager, you will play a vital role in leading and inspiring different teams of software engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions and will be responsible for overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and maintenance. Your technical expertise and managerial skills will be crucial in ensuring the successful execution of technical solutions, meeting deadlines, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Provide strong leadership and mentoring to two remote software engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Encourage the professional growth of team members through training, mentorship, and access to educational resources.</li> <li>Set clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans for team members, conducting regular one-on-one meetings and performance evaluations. </li> <li>Foster collaboration and effective communication between the two teams, promoting knowledge sharing and creating synergies.</li> <li>Ensure that the teams are aligned with the company's overall technical strategy and goals. </li> <li>Manage staffing, recruitment, and onboarding processes for your teams, ensuring that they have the necessary skills and resources to succeed.</li> <li>Co-Responsible for a digital product, together with the business product manager, taking ownership of the technical strategy, ensuring that this is aligned to future product roadmap and priorities.</li> <li>Collaborate with your business product manager to establish connections and streamline processes with other important areas in the company like Sales, Marketing, Operations or Customer Service.</li> <li>Maintain a deep understanding of the technologies, tools, and best practices relevant to the products and platforms your teams are working on. </li> <li>Be a reference to the rest of the organization for your product and platforms, collaborating with your stakeholders to understand better our business and customer needs and understand how our technology could help to fulfill those.</li> <li>Adopt and promote the usage of Agile frameworks within the teams to enhance development processes while building the environment to ensure that your teams are well-prepared to embrace change, helping them to thrive while they enjoy what they do.</li> <li>Uphold and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered.</li> <li>Track and report on roadmap progress, budget, and capacity allocation, ensuring timely and successful value delivery.</li> <li>Identify potential ris