Senior Software Program Manager
Senior Software Program Manager
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Job Description
Extreme Engineering Solutions (XES) is seeking an experienced Software Program Manager with exceptional technical depth and leadership capabilities to oversee the successful execution of complex software initiatives that power our rugged embedded computing products. This individual will not only drive program delivery but also serve as a critical technical partner to senior developers and architects offering insight challenge and direction at every stage of the product lifecycle.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in embedded and systems software deep program management expertise and a demonstrated ability to lead through technical credibility strategic vision and operational excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide endtoend program ownership across embedded software initiatives from early concept and planning through integration verification and support.
- Lead by technical influencechallenging engineering decisions asking the right questions and aligning software work with overall system architecture and business goals.
- Define and maintain development roadmaps milestones and execution plans with engineering leads and stakeholders.
- Drive crossfunctional collaboration among firmware drivers OS verification DevOps and hardware teams to ensure cohesive highquality product outcomes.
- Engage with technical teams at a peer level bringing clarity to complex tradeoffs and guiding engineering priorities with a systemslevel perspective.
- Own risk management capacity planning and escalation for critical dependencies and architectural decisions.
- Ensure that program deliverables meet schedule quality and technical expectations while driving accountability across distributed teams.
- Represent software program status and strategy to executive leadership and drive transparency through structured reviews and reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 13 years of experience in embedded or systems software development ideally within highly regulated or performancecritical environments.
- Minimum of 7 years leading software program execution with a focus on embedded platforms or lowlevel system development.
- Proven ability to lead through technical credibility engaging senior engineers in collaborative and challenging discussions.
- Deep understanding of software architecture hardware/software interaction and systems integration.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex program structures manage ambiguity and drive execution without micromanagement.
- Experience coordinating internal teams and external partners across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Comfort working in programs involving defense aerospace or industrial safetycritical systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical presentations and executive briefings.
- Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently.
- Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona WI.
Desired Qualifications
- Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience in technical leadership rolessuch as lead developer architect or principal engineer.
- Experience working with realtime operating systems board support packages (BSPs) or hardware bringup.
- Familiarity with Agile hybrid Agile or systemsengineeringoriented workflows.
- Experience working directly with customers including contract deliverables and field deployment considerations.
Compensation and Benefits
XES offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits including:
- Nodeductible lowcopay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
- Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
- Life insurance and longterm disability insurance (100% employer paid)
- Paid time off plus eight paid holidays a year
- 401(k) employer match up to 4% subject to plan terms & waiting periods. Roth option is available.
- Participation in the 100% employeeowned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees
XES also takes a casual smallbusiness approach to company culture. At our stateoftheart office and manufacturing facility located in Madisons growing tech corridor theres no formal dress code flexible day shift scheduling and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At XES we strive to offer a comfortable relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.
About XES
When rugged enough isnt rugged enough for embedded computing systems industry leaders in the military aerospace industrial and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (XES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of missioncritical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employeeowned company our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.
XES is located on the far west side of Madison WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information visit.
XES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or any other category protected by law.
All XES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
