Software Development Manager, Circle K

Circle K

Location:

Poland, Warszawa

Category:

IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Circle K is looking for a Software Development Manager to lead development teams working on a cutting-edge solution to revolutionize Circle K retail operations globally. The role involves contributing to software strategy, leading teams, managing software projects, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The position requires a highly collaborative and self-driven leader with experience in agile software development and team leadership.

Job Responsibility:

Contribute to the Software Strategy (respective business area) and the organization’s innovation effort, agile transformation and roadmap to establish regional capabilities
Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on business goals, progress and deliverables
Manage expectations from the Business Stakeholders
Show clear direction to grow the software organization
Deliver results and value to Circle K business through quality software products
Lead up to 24 people who develop and maintain software
Foster business-oriented culture and mindset in the organization
Closely cooperate with the team, present them the growth directions as well as goals to be reached
Know and practice performance management
Build the team determined on delivering business outcome, agility, collaboration, teamwork and accountability
Participate in defining technical solutions as a discussion partner for Architects and Developers
Ensure the overall success of software projects and programs he/she is in charge for to deliver with agreed business objectives
Contribute to development and lead roll-out of global software solutions
Be accountable for performance, governance and security of the application portfolio
Collaborate closely with Operations Team in terms of developing ways to collect and control annual budget within own scope
Manage business and financial impacts of the technical decisions
Identify and deliver cost reduction initiatives
Follow up KPIs and ensure regular and consistent reporting of progress against goals

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, information systems, related field or equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience of leading software development team (20+ employees)
3+ years of experience with lean-agile software development and DevOps culture
Very good knowledge of scrum, and deep understanding of agile values
7+ years of hands on software development experience
Knowledge of SAFe is an additional value
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience in Vendor Management in software area
Have experience in working as a part of global and distributed organization
Be able to manage risk and uncertainty, establish good governance and work systematically with security and stability in dynamically growing environment
Be a strong leader focused on individuals development, constructive feedback on support for the team
Have experience in leading regional teams, insourced and outsourced resources
Be “the bridge” between technical teams (software developers, solution architects) and the business interlocutors
Have expertise in budget planning and financial management
Have collaborative approach, agile mindset and be a team player
Present strong business acumen, customer centric approach with great problem solving skills and high accountability
Be able to build consensus, making decisions based on many variables, and gain support for major initiatives
Be active listener, with solid presentation and communication skills
Optimistic, openminded, problem solver, able to create “safe experimental environment” for the team
Have strong sense of self, ethics and effort, as well as the willingness to go the extra mile to achieve important goals

Nice to have:

Knowledge of SAFe
Experience in Vendor Management in software area
Experience in leading regional teams, insourced and outsourced resources
Expertise in budget planning and financial management

What we offer:

Annual bonus
Private medical care
Cafeteria Platform/Multisport
English lessons subsidized by the company
Group insurance
Attractive discounts for products and services at our stations
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee Assistance Program (Lyra)
Modern and convenient office
Trainings & possibility to develop skills in a wide international environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 22, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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