At DICKāS Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Ā We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the worldās greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!
OVERVIEW:
At DICKāS Sporting Goods, we take a people-centric approach to everything we do. Our Athletes, how we refer to customers, and our Teammates, how we refer to our employees, are at the center of every decision we make so that we can provide transformational experiences online, in store, and in sport. When you join Technology at DICKāS Sporting Goods, youāre joining a true team that wins together. We help our Athletes and fellow Teammates better their best by innovating solutions to interesting business problems and empowering every Technology Teammate to be an innovator. And, while we work remotely from all over the United States, we provide virtual and in-person events for the team to hangout, from virtual escape rooms to cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates at beautiful PNC Park.
JOB PURPOSE
Leads the development and maintenance of best-in-class solutions for assigned product group. Includes systems analysis and development. Primarily responsible for ensuring delivery, team talent management and roadmapping.
The Software Engineering Manager for the Vertical Brands product development group at DICKāS Sporting Goods will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of our private brand product line across both hardlines and softlines. This leader will oversee a team of 6+ talented software engineers responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a mix of custom software applications and SaaS packaged solutions. The manager will ensure that all software initiatives align with business objectives and contribute directly to the expansion and success of our vertical brand offerings.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with Product Management and Design teams, fostering a collaborative environment where cross-functional alignment drives the delivery of high-quality, innovative software solutions. You will be responsible for team development, talent management, and establishing best practices that empower your team to deliver results that make a real impact for our Athletes and Teammates.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6+ software engineers working on both custom and SaaS-based applications supporting private brand growth.
Partner with Product Management and Design to translate business requirements into effective software solutions for the Vertical Brands group.
Drive technical excellence by establishing efficient processes, encouraging innovation, and ensuring adherence to best practices in software development.
Oversee project delivery from concept to deployment, coordinating resources and managing priorities to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Support the continuous improvement of team skills and capabilities through ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture, celebrating wins and learning from challenges together.
This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused engineering leader who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment and is passionate about delivering technology solutions that drive business value.
TECH STACK:
Core Languages & Frameworks
Java & Kotlin ā primary backend languages for Vertical Brands custom services
Angular ā standard frontāend framework for internal Vertical Brands applications
.NET ā used in legacy and supporting services
Azure ā cloud platforms used to host and operate Vertical Brands applications
Packaged / ThirdāParty
FlexPLM ā primary Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform for Vertical Brands product development
PMMS ā legacy enterprise pricing system built on IBM iSeries / DB2
Product Design & Development Tooling ā including Browzwear, CLO 3D, Optitex, SolidWorks, Inspectorio, NedGraphics, Keyshot, Alvanon, ColorDesq, and ECVision (E2Open)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Data-driven Product and Service Improvement
Develop data-driven analyses to surface new opportunities to differentiate and improve products and user experiences, ensuring consistency across digital products, services, and channels.
Digital Strategy/Transformational Projects Execution
Manage and deliver end-to-end digital programs and initiatives, leveraging agile and design-thinking principles to drive sustainable implementation.
Digital Talent Development
Develop digital training and development programs to meet identified needs; run leadership development programs to enable personal transformations on digital.
Digital Vision and Strategy
Conceptualize elements of digital strategy/digital-enabled business change projects. Develop approaches to programmatically deliver successful digital innovation engagements.
Project Management
Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
Quality
Develop new methods, tools and programs for quality assurance. Lead developmental initiatives or programs within an area of expertise.
Budgeting
Contribute to the development of budget plans and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior teammates.
Information Security
Lead in detecting and analyzing cybersecurity incidents including attacks, breaches, and identified vulnerabilities and remediate any security gaps in line with the security incident management procedure.
Leadership and Direction
Communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the team; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision and values; motivate people to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.
Organizational Capability Building
Use the organization's formal development framework to identify the team's individual development needs. Plan and implement actions, including continuing professional development specified by professional or regulatory institutions, to build their professional capabilities. Provide informal training or coaching to others throughout the organization in own area of expertise to enable others to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
Performance Management
Manage and report on the performance of a substantial, diverse team; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project / account team members and hold them accountable for achieving these; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team/ personal objectives.
Program/Portfolio Management Support
Manage a program of work while reporting to senior teammates leveraging assigned product management team processes and protocols.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Drives Engagement
Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. For example, shares insight into the purpose of the work, involves others appropriately and gives them credit for their contributions. Praises the successes of others.
Strategic Mindset
Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. For example, knows what to prioritize for the greatest strategic impact on the organization. Takes industry and market trends into account in decisions. Explores possibilities that may impact the team or organization in the future.
Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Courage
Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. For example, shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed.
Collaborates
Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.
Customer Focus
Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For example, keeps in contact with customers to ensure problems are resolved, or to improve customer service. Studies customer feedback and emerging customer needs and uses these to determine some creative new ideas.
Action Oriented
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues benefi
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