Software Engineering Development Manager - Hybrid - Orlando

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Engineering Development Manager to lead engineering teams within a scaled Agile (SAFe) environment, driving delivery across complex product initiatives. This role combines hands‑on engineering leadership with delivery ownership, ensuring teams operate effectively within Agile Release Trains (ARTs), deliver against Program Increment (PI) objectives, and continuously improve ways of working. Location: This role requires you to be located within commutable distance of downtown Orlando or be willing to relocate to that area in a reasonable timeframe. Responsibilities Lead and develop high‑performing engineering teams operating within SAFe Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Own end‑to‑end delivery of engineering work, ensuring alignment to PI objectives and business priorities. Drive effective execution across iterations, ensuring teams consistently deliver committed stories and features. Coach and support engineers, technical leads, and Scrum Masters to strengthen Agile maturity and technical capability. Act as the bridge between engineering teams and senior leadership, ensuring alignment, visibility, and escalation management. Facilitate cross‑team coordination (e.g. Scrum of Scrums) to manage dependencies and unblock delivery. Partner closely with Product Owners and Product Management on backlog refinement, feature definition, and prioritization. Ensure strong engineering practices including coding standards, DevOps, automation, and Definition of Done. Monitor team performance through metrics and KPIs, identifying risks early and driving corrective actions. Lead planning activities including PI Planning and iteration planning, ensuring clear structure and accountability. Manage project budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient and cost‑effective delivery. Drive continuous improvement through Inspect & Adapt cycles and data‑driven decision making. Implement and maintain policies, governance, and engineering best practices across teams. Support knowledge sharing and capability building across the engineering organization. Requirements Strong experience leading engineering teams in an Agile environment, with exposure to SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks. Proven track record delivering complex software projects through structured Agile delivery (iterations, backlog, PI planning). Experience with Core Banking or other similar products would be highly desirable. Experience operating within Agile Release Trains, managing cross‑team dependencies and delivery risks. Strong understanding of engineering best practices, DevOps, and modern software delivery. Demonstrated experience coaching teams and improving Agile maturity. Experience working closely with Product Owners and managing backlogs, features, and user stories. Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and delivery timelines. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business audiences. Data‑driven approach to decision making, with experience using delivery metrics and KPIs. Ability to assess current state processes and drive measurable improvements. Adaptive, pragmatic leadership style suited to a complex, evolving environment. Benefits Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month. Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you’re getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership. Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave. Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge. Study leaves: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEMENOS USA INC.