Software Development Manager

• 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 a business stakeholder to ensure alignment on business goals, progress and deliverables. Ensure transparency, communication and great partnership
• 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 a business-oriented culture and mindset in the organization, with clear understanding of the Team contribution to delivering on Circle K brand promise
• Closely cooperate with the team, present them the growth directions as well as goals to be reached
• Know and practice performance management. Be capable to deal with challenging situations and focus on effective resolutions
• Build the team determined on delivering business outcome, agility, collaboration, teamwork and accountability
• Accountability for managed services deliverables (if applicable)
• 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, international www, as well as become a partner in discussions around other aspects the Software Unit will be in charge for
• Be accountable for performance, governance and security of the application portfolio, and ensure The Software Unit is able to meet key standards and regulations such as PCI, GDPR, others applicable
• Develop and control annual budget within own scope, to ensure it is consistent with strategic objectives and within plan
• Manage the business and financial impacts of the technical decisions
• Identify and deliver on cost reduction initiatives to continue becoming more efficient on run cost
• Follow up KPIs and ensure regular and consistent reporting of progress against goals

• 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
• 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

Knowledge of SAFe is an additional value

• 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