Director Mobile Software Engineering

Fortune Brands Innovations is in search of a Director - Mobile Software Engineering  to join our team. This development leadership role will be responsible for overseeing iOS and Android mobile app development across our brands for various initiatives and IoT connected products.

POSITION LOCATION:

This position is eligible for a FULLY REMOTE schedule with all work performed remotely. Role not available to sponsor at this time. 

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Guide team in setting proper strategy to hone their mobile engineering craft and maintain their platforms from a technical perspective.
• Ensure alignment with company goals in the directions their teams are prioritizing focus.
• Work with product and design to balance goals of both areas clearly and ensure there is alignment on what the missions are and the right people are there to work on them.
• Coordinate scrum team moves and changes as needed in both planning and execution.
• Develop and enforces best practices in applicable areas such as design reviews documentation CI/CD automation and usability testing.
• Provide mentoring and guidance for anyone in their organization.
• Remove roadblocks for teams whether its acquiring hardware improving processes or anything we can positively change to increase our teams ability to deliver.
• Manage team performance and development through group discussions 1 on 1s and other coaching opportunities as needed.
• Handle administrative tasks for contractors vendors and accounts as needed in coordination with leadership and managers.
• Anticipate future technological needs and direct enabling research to intersect upcoming product development projects.
• Lead the company through change by working with various organizational stakeholders in this unique intersection of IoT connected products and IT infrastructure.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related technical degree is required.
• At least 8 years of experience working in software development with at least 3 years of experience leading and managing mobile software teams.
• Thorough understanding of both iOS and Android native design patterns challenges architecture and tradeoffs gained through personal development experience.
• A strong personal drive to get results by systematically overcoming obstacles and identifying gaps requiring outside support.
• Experience interfacing with Product UX and UI teams to improve the software from both a user experience and business needs perspective as well as technical upkeep.
• Strong organizational skills and experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for dealing with multiple levels of staff customers and partners.
• Comfortable identifying problems and pushing to do what is right even if it may be difficult.

Additional Information :

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $140000 USD - $220000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at .

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time