Software Development Manager

Role Description

At Short's Travel Management, we are a dynamic organization dedicated to being a leading provider of NCAA Athletic travel. As a leader in our field, we are looking to strengthen our team by adding a Software Development Manager who will drive innovation, support the growth of our technology infrastructure, and help shape our strategic IT direction. We have a great team culture where we genuinely enjoy who we work with. If you have senior level software development, system architecture or technology operations experience, this may be a great fit for you! This position may work remote.

What you can expect in this role:

• Manage delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions that meet business requirements by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining timelines and budgets.
• Build and nurture a high-performance team capable of adapting to evolving technologies and priorities.

Essential Functions:

• Team Leadership: Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement; define and communicate team goals, performance standards, and development plans; conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews.
• Technical Expertise: Guide architecture and technical decisions to align with industry best practices for development, testing, and deployment; stay updated on emerging technologies and integrate them as appropriate; review code, develop and enforce standards, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Process Optimization: Establish and refine development processes to improve efficiency; implement tools and methodologies that enhance team productivity; monitor and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team.
• Technical Debt Management: Balance new feature development with maintaining and improving existing code and infrastructure; ensuring proper documentation of product functionality, codebases, systems architecture.
• Security Leadership: Champion secure coding practices and ensure they are integrated into SDLC; collaborate to design systems that minimize security risks; ensure application data and code comply with security standards.

We are a team at Short’s Travel Management and as such, you may be expected to assist in other departments or handle tasks outside of your typical position scope for the benefit of our clients or company. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Balances long-term objectives with immediate priorities.
• Communication Skills: Effective in conveying information, listening, and facilitating discussions.
• Decision Making: Capable of making informed decisions that balance short-term needs with long-term objectives.
• Leadership: Inspires and motivates teams, fosters a positive work environment, and leads by example.
• Problem Solving: Skilled in identifying issues, analyzing options, and implementing solutions.
• Project Management: Proficient in planning, executing, and overseeing projects to ensure they meet deadlines and objectives.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong relationships, manages conflicts, and collaborates effectively with others.
• Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes and managing uncertainty.
• Financial Acumen: Understands budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to make sound business decisions.
• Performance Management: Evaluates team performance, provides feedback, and supports professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development
• 1+ years of experience in product management or as a product owner
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivered products or features.
• Expert level programming skills in relevant languages (Coldfusion) with strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns and agile methods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off

Company Description

Short’s Travel Management (STM) is a family-owned, women-owned, private corporation. We are sports travel experts specializing in team travel, recruiting travel, group hotels, bus charters and air charters servicing hundreds of athletic departments each year. We move more student athletes than any other travel management company. STM’s mission is to enhance the experience of getting there, being there, and coming home. When you win, we all win!

The STM team strives to drive innovation, provide excellent service, and display teamwork, passion and dedication throughout the lifetime of our relationships. STM works with clients to customize travel programs to create efficiencies and maximize the value of our products and services.