SENIOR ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER

Direct and manage the software design, development, implementation and support of multiple teams and/or their supporting processes to meet organizational expectations. Lead the strategic direction and function as a liaison across the Technology and Digital organization, and business stakeholders. Lead and uphold the associate continuous high-performance process. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree computer science, information systems, or related technical field
- High School Diploma or GED
- Any direct technical experience in related disciplines
- 5+ years of experience in eCommerce, retails systems or high transaction software solutions
- 8+ years of experience in administrative management of technical teams and/ or extended staff
- Any extensive experience leading technology initiatives
- Solid administrative and project management skills
- Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization
- Comfortable managing team members with different skill sets and technical areas of focus and expertise
- Proven knowledge of multiple programming languages and frameworks as either a developer or manager
- Understanding and practice with agile software development and management

Desired
- Any experience in a software development position- Manage development and support team(s) and associates who are responsible for all phases of the system development and implementation process including analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, and ongoing support
- Lead multiple product domains, development projects/initiatives, working closely with technology and business/product management to identify and translate complex business requirements into architectural design
- Provide technical consulting and leadership, identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies that assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives
- Manage relationship with business stakeholders and third parties (as appropriate), ensuring high standards and quality of technical solutions, keeping abreast of latest technology developments
- Drive technology change management and collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure processes are in place to reduce performance and production incidents
- Act as an expert on the products and features teams and associates are building to solve the user problems identified with your product management partner
- Work with Product Management to prioritize, scope and plan business milestones
- Support timely delivery of software solutions to deliver business needs, while providing a transparent view to progress
- Administer all facets of associate administration including hiring, performance management, resource allocation and associate development
- Monitor systems performance and resolution of production incidents, which may require 24 hr/7-day week coverage
- Drive continuous organizational improvements
- Maintain regular communications to team members regarding the enterprise and technology initiatives
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation