Senior Manager / Scrum Master Software Engineering

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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The Senior Manager / Scrum Master Software Engineering will lead multiple software development teams, drive departmental strategy, and ensure software initiatives align with organizational goals. This role is responsible for setting priorities, supporting delivery outcomes, mentoring leaders, and fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence across the software engineering function.

What you will do:

• Manage a team of technical staff, setting clear objectives and priorities that align with departmental and organizational goals
• Define and execute departmental strategies, including resource allocation, budgeting, and technology adoption
• Collaborate with other department heads and executives to ensure software initiatives align with overall company strategy
• Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence within the software engineering department
• Mentor and coach software managers and leaders within the organization, providing guidance and growth opportunities
• Oversee complex software projects, monitor progress, and address challenges to ensure successful project outcomes
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement within the department
• Participate in hiring and onboarding, and set and evaluate performance goals to help identify, attract, and retain top talent
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies
• Manage a ticket queue and priorities to investigate and resolve production support issues
• Review and report AWS costs and vulnerabilities identified within the application development of the group
• Support audit reviews related to application development teams

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training required
• 8+ years of experience in software development
• Proven record of accomplishment of managing and leading software teams
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

What will set you apart:

• Scrum Master Certification preferred
• PM-ACP Certification preferred
• Strong leadership experience with a proactive and positive approach preferred
• Outstanding soft skills, including mentoring, conflict resolution, facilitation, leading by example, work ethic, and emotional intelligence preferred

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including