Enterprise Software Engineering Manager
First seen by Alion on Sep 18, 2026.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Software Engineering Manager to lead software engineering initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise software development, embedded software, product verification & validation, automation, and stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage enterprise software engineering teams and projects.
- Drive software development across the complete product lifecycle.
- Provide technical leadership for embedded software engineering initiatives.
- Establish and maintain software engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
- Lead Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for software/product development.
- Ensure software quality, reliability, traceability, and compliance with applicable industry processes.
- Drive test automation and quality engineering initiatives using tools such as Playwright.
- Collaborate with Product, QA, Systems Engineering, Hardware, and other cross-functional teams.
- Manage technical and business stakeholders across multiple projects.
- Mentor engineering teams and support hiring, performance management, and capability development.
- Identify opportunities for AI-driven automation and process improvements.
- Manage project risks, dependencies, schedules, and delivery commitments.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience in engineering leadership /management.
- Strong background in Enterprise Software Engineering.
- Experience with Embedded Software Development.
- Hands-on understanding of Software Verification & Validation.
- Experience with test automation and frameworks such as Playwright.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and engineering best practices.
- Experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working in Medical Devices, Aerospace, or other regulated/high-reliability industries is highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively across engineering, product, quality, and business functions.
Skills
IT Product Development, Technical Architect