Oversee and support a portfolio of different teams of back-end, front-end, and full-stack developers, as well as QA and QC resources. In this dotted-line leadership role, you will focus on process efficiency, quality improvements, team utilization, and reporting while working closely with Agile teams and prioritization frameworks.

• Team Oversight & Coordination
  • Oversee the design and execution by the development teams. Ensure strategic priorities are met, resource allocations are aligned to development and business timelines, and workflows are efficient and scalable.
  • Partner with Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Architects, and Technical Leads to ensure development activities align with business priorities and software development methodology processes ie Agile, Waterfall, etc.
  • Serve as point of contact for leadership on development teams' capacity planning, performance, utilization, and operational needs.
  • Follow and assure team adherence to SDLC framework.

• Process & Quality Improvements
  • Identify and implement efficiencies in development workflows, Agile ceremonies, and collaboration across teams.
  • Drive process standardization to improve development velocity, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance overall team productivity.
  • Work closely with QA and QC teams to ensure testing best practices are consistently followed.
  • Accountable for solutions delivering high-quality data and insights to customers and internal stakeholders

• Resource Utilization & Reporting
  • Monitor and report on team utilization, capacity, and workload distribution to support optimal resource allocation.
  • Track and analyze development spend to ensure efficient use of resources and budget adherence.
  • Provide leadership with regular reports on development progress, risks, and operational insights.
  • Ensure alignment with current and emerging technology best practices, dependencies (eg, enterprise plan of record, key technology changes), and assists in funding discussions.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a liaison between development teams, product management, and senior leadership to ensure smooth execution of priorities.
  • Partner with HR and direct line managers to support hiring, onboarding, and career development initiatives for development team members.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the software development function.
  • Collaborate across the businesses to solicit requirements and drive value in a matrixed organization.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, project management, or operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience with enterprise data platforms, analytics solutions, or cloud-based development environments.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes, software testing best practices, and development lifecycle optimization.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-based development, MLOps, and automation.
• Familiarity with emerging technology and advocating for relevant adoption.

• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and how to support teams within these frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms such as AWS, Snowflake, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with process improvement, operational efficiency, and reporting tools is a plus.
• Knowledge or prior experience using Jira, GitHub, Confluence, Clarity
• Experience working with cross-functional development teams, including developers and QA/QC professionals.
• Ability to analyze and report on team performance, utilization, and spend.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.