Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facilityinside and outand can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement renewable energy and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting net zero strategies and sustainability planning; roofing solar HVAC assessment management pavement building envelope data center optimization and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits HVAC/mechanical systems and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation.
About the Role:
We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Software Development Manager to lead our engineering team in Houston. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and business and who can guide teams through the full software development lifecycleincluding AI-driven initiativeswhile interfacing directly with executive stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers working across Ruby on Rails React and PostgreSQL stacks.
- Proactively communicate team progress and technical details to executive leadership translating team-level activities into strategic updates for senior stakeholders.
- Act as a product ownerfor twosoftware product lines: triageadjudicate and prioritize incoming business requests break down problems and funnel work to the team effectively.
- Architect scalable forward-looking solutions that address current and future business needs.
- Drive the implementation of AI-enhanced SDLC practices ensuring intelligent and efficient development workflows.
- Interface regularly with executive leadership to align technical strategy with business objectives.
- Oversee technology demand governance ensuring prioritization and resource alignment across initiatives.
- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams translating business needs into actionable development plans.
- Oversee project planning sprint execution code reviews and deployment strategies.
- Foster a collaborative inclusive and high-performance team culture.
- Ensure software quality security and maintainability across all projects.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience managing software development teams.
- Strong proficiency in: Ruby on Rails React PostgreSQL AI SDLC implementation (e.g. using AI tools for Code generation testing or optimization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in energy procurement energy efficiency or facility asset management.
- Experience in enterprise-scale systems or SaaS platforms.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP).
- Background in data-driven product development or AI/ML integration.
- Skilled in working with Mapbox and Swift (iOS) platforms.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Skilledin conflict resolution team motivation and cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstratedexperienceinterfacing with executives and translating strategic goals into technical execution.
- Deep technicalexpertiseand credibility to earn the respect of the development team. Must be able to talk the talk and walk the walknot justmanage butunderstand and guide technical execution.
Why Join Us
- Work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of intelligent software development.
- Collaborate with passionate professionals in a fast-paced innovation-driven environment.
- Competitive compensation benefits and career growth opportunities.
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.
What else can we offer you
We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits including Medical Dental Vision FSA HSA 401k Matching Paid Vacation Paid Sick Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!
Not sure you meet every single requirement
Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Mantis were committed to building an inclusive and equitable teamso if this role excites you wed love to hear from you even if your experience doesnt match every single qualification.
Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facilityinside and outand can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward includi...
Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facilityinside and outand can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement renewable energy and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting net zero strategies and sustainability planning; roofing solar HVAC assessment management pavement building envelope data center optimization and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits HVAC/mechanical systems and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation.
About the Role:
We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Software Development Manager to lead our engineering team in Houston. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and business and who can guide teams through the full software development lifecycleincluding AI-driven initiativeswhile interfacing directly with executive stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers working across Ruby on Rails React and PostgreSQL stacks.
- Proactively communicate team progress and technical details to executive leadership translating team-level activities into strategic updates for senior stakeholders.
- Act as a product ownerfor twosoftware product lines: triageadjudicate and prioritize incoming business requests break down problems and funnel work to the team effectively.
- Architect scalable forward-looking solutions that address current and future business needs.
- Drive the implementation of AI-enhanced SDLC practices ensuring intelligent and efficient development workflows.
- Interface regularly with executive leadership to align technical strategy with business objectives.
- Oversee technology demand governance ensuring prioritization and resource alignment across initiatives.
- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams translating business needs into actionable development plans.
- Oversee project planning sprint execution code reviews and deployment strategies.
- Foster a collaborative inclusive and high-performance team culture.
- Ensure software quality security and maintainability across all projects.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience managing software development teams.
- Strong proficiency in: Ruby on Rails React PostgreSQL AI SDLC implementation (e.g. using AI tools for Code generation testing or optimization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in energy procurement energy efficiency or facility asset management.
- Experience in enterprise-scale systems or SaaS platforms.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP).
- Background in data-driven product development or AI/ML integration.
- Skilled in working with Mapbox and Swift (iOS) platforms.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Skilledin conflict resolution team motivation and cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstratedexperienceinterfacing with executives and translating strategic goals into technical execution.
- Deep technicalexpertiseand credibility to earn the respect of the development team. Must be able to talk the talk and walk the walknot justmanage butunderstand and guide technical execution.
Why Join Us
- Work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of intelligent software development.
- Collaborate with passionate professionals in a fast-paced innovation-driven environment.
- Competitive compensation benefits and career growth opportunities.
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.
What else can we offer you
We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits including Medical Dental Vision FSA HSA 401k Matching Paid Vacation Paid Sick Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!
Not sure you meet every single requirement
Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Mantis were committed to building an inclusive and equitable teamso if this role excites you wed love to hear from you even if your experience doesnt match every single qualification.
Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
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