Software Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact engineering team responsible for a mission-critical enterprise platform. This role combines people leadership, technical direction and delivery oversight, with a strong focus on stabilizing current operations while driving long-term modernization initiatives.
You will oversee a team consisting of both full-time employees and contract resources, managing multiple concurrent initiatives while helping guide the evolution of a legacy system into a more scalable and modern architecture. This is a highly visible position with direct influence on engineering strategy, delivery execution and future-state technical direction.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers and technical contributors across multiple workstreams
• Manage performance, provide feedback and support career growth for team members
• Evaluate team structure, support hiring decisions and manage contractor-to-full-time transitions

Delivery & Execution

• Oversee delivery of multiple initiatives, ensuring alignment to timelines and quality expectations
• Manage Agile workflows, including planning cycles, prioritization and progress tracking
• Communicate status, risks and dependencies to leadership and stakeholders

Technical Leadership & Modernization

• Provide guidance on system design, architecture and engineering best practices
• Lead efforts to modernize a legacy platform through incremental improvements and architectural evolution
• Partner with engineering and infrastructure teams to align on long-term technical direction

AI & Continuous Improvement

• Support adoption of modern development tools, including AI-assisted workflows and automation capabilities
• Identify opportunities to improve development processes, quality and efficiency
• Encourage innovation while maintaining stability in production systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product, engineering and leadership teams to align on priorities and roadmap initiatives
• Serve as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders
• Support vendor coordination and external partnerships as needed

Qualifications
Required

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with prior management experience
• Strong technical background with the ability to guide architecture and evaluate engineering work
• Experience leading teams in an Agile development environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• Experience working with legacy systems and modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and distributed architectures
• Experience managing blended teams of full-time employees and contractors
• Exposure to high-volume or transaction-heavy systems environments

Additional Details
This is a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where the role will initially focus on team stabilization, delivery execution and evaluating the current technology landscape before driving longer-term transformation. Success in this position requires strong leadership, sound technical judgment and the ability to operate effectively in an evolving environment.
Key Details

• Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite - 4 days/week
• Compensation: Base Salary: $175,000
• Bonus: Eligible for 15% annual performance-based bonus
• Equity: Not eligible
• Benefits: Benefits available include medical, dental and vision insurance. Additional benefits may be available.

If you are a results-driven engineering leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys driving both execution and long-term transformation, we encourage you to apply.
Paul Wallenberg
Vice President, Technology Services
LaSalle Network
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