Speridian Technologies is recruiting for a Software Engineering Manager Coach for our State of California Client; the Department of Healthcare Services Behavioral Health. This person will be part of a longterm fully budgeted stateoftheart extremely vast IT modernization project working with a variety of crossfunctional teams and stakeholders.
This is a remote role however there will be meetings in the Sacramento area several times a year. Candidates are expected to work business hours MondayFriday pacific time zone.Join DHCSs Behavioral Health Transformation: Where Purpose Meets InnovationLocation: Remote/Hybrid
Department: Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS)
Commitment: FullTime Consultant (W2 employee of Speridian or 1099/IC for Speridian)
Why DHCSAt DHCS we are leading a transformative journey in Behavioral Health reshaping systems and services toensure better outcomesfor communities across California. Our Behavioral Health transformation initiative is more than a projectits a movement to make California a leader in accessible highquality health services. Were setting the stage for a new era of government services built on agile methodologies cuttingedge technology continuous improvement and a relentless commitment to serving the public good.
At DHCS were looking for innovators who are passionate about purposeful work and excited by the opportunity to drive lasting change through innovative solutions.
Our Core Values (Achieve Together Be Curious Elevate Yourself and Deliver Value)- We achieve together by championing a teamoriented workplace built on mutual respect collaboration and open communication.
- We encourage individuals and teams to constantly be curious and seek a deeper understanding and fresh ideas that drive innovation and meaningful change.
- We provide a supportive workplace where you can elevate yourself and achieve personal growth through continuous learning focused effort and perseverance.
- We deliver value as part of every action we take to serve Californias citizens.
The Software Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in driving organizational excellence by continuously enhancing software development processes and practices. This role requires a deep understanding of software engineering principles methodologies and tools coupled with expertise in continuous improvement frameworks such as Agile Lean and DevOps.
The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills to assess current processes identify bottlenecks and propose effective solutions. They are adept at facilitating workshops coaching teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport with stakeholders and driving change across the organization.
The Software Engineer Manager is a champion of quality and efficiency ensuring that improvement initiatives are aligned with business goals and customer expectations. They leverage datadriven insights to track progress measure impact and continuously refine strategies for maximum effectiveness.
Overall the Software Engineering Manager serves as a catalyst for continuous learning adaptation and improvement within the software development ecosystem ultimately driving greater agility productivity and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:- Spearhead efforts to optimize software development processes resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
- Lead initiatives to embed Agile and DevOps principles into software engineering practices fostering a culture of continuous delivery and collaboration.
- Equip software engineering teams with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their roles fostering a selfsustaining culture of continuous improvement.
- Utilize metrics and data analysis to drive informed decisionmaking and measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among software engineering teams to leverage collective expertise and drive innovation.
- Ensure that improvement initiatives contribute to elevated software quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Provide clear and comprehensive documentation of improvement initiatives and their outcomes enabling transparent reporting and knowledge sharing.
- Encourage continuous learning and professional development among software engineering teams fostering adaptability and resilience in a rapidly evolving landscape.
General:- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze processes and identify areas for improvement
- ProblemSolving Skills: Capability to address challenges and devise effective solutions
- Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of Agile DevOps and software development tools
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for effective collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships and work well within crossfunctional teams
- Leadership Abilities: Capacity to inspire motivate and drive organizational change
- Coaching and Mentoring Skills: Skill in guiding individuals and teams towards improvement
- Change Management Expertise: Ability to manage resistance and ensure successful adoption of new practices
- Data Analysis and Metrics Management: Proficiency in measuring and tracking progress using relevant metrics
- Continuous Learning Mindset: Commitment to staying updated with industry trends and best practices
Technical Skills:- Coding: C# HTML CSS IDE visual studio jet brains
- Automation: Bash Git circleci or CI server continuous delivery models
- Testing: xunit postman load testing frameworks etc.
- Work management: Jira/Confluence
Speridian is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must be based in the US for consideration
Required Experience:
Manager