Manager, Software Development Engineering

Your work days are brighter here At Workday it all began with a conversation over breakfast When our founders met at a sunny California diner they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market And when we began to rise one thing that really set us apart was our culture A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first And ever since the happiness development and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business That s why we look after our people communities and the planet while still being profitable Feel encouraged to shine however that manifests you don t need to hide who you are You can feel the energy and the passion it s what makes us unique Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here At Workday we value our candidates privacy and data security Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not In addition Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee or pay for consulting or coaching services in order to apply for a job at Workday About the Team Workday founded in 2005 stands as a groundbreaking force in the human capital and financial management industry with a global presence and a diverse array of customers Across our offices worldwide our teams are united by a shared dedication to innovation collaboration and excellence Joining our team means embarking on a journey of opportunity to advance your career and contribute to impactful solutions that shape industries Whether you thrive with solving sophisticated business problems collaborating with agile teams or championing innovation and software design Workday offers an environment where your talents can thrive Our Product Engineering organization spans across various products serving a wide range of customers worldwide Every project you undertake with us contributes to Workday s outstanding culture core values and dedication to excellence We re proud to have received numerous awards and accolades for our products outstanding workplace culture and commitment to sustainability With your talent we continue to lead the way in cloud technology and make a difference in the lives of our customers worldwide About the Role A successful candidate will lead multiple priorities with bold deadlines be passionate about building high-quality enterprise applications and be innovative in their approaches to technical delivery process and operations and relationship-building You are a leader a coach and a mentor - you will lead with heart and empathy inspire your teams galvanize in times of pressure and equip teams and team members for success You are a business leader with a growth mindset - you will use your technical expertise to challenge the status quo find opportunities for positive change and work with your partners to ensure sustainable business success for Workday You will promote a diverse and inclusive environment where employees are happy energized and engaged and who are excited to come to work every day Solid understanding of Decision Making processes in managing engineering teams and projects Good understanding of Engineering Leadership principles in leading and guiding technical teams Developing Influencing Skills to drive technical decisions and team alignment Understanding of Mentorship principles and experience in guiding and developing team members Strong understanding of People Management principles for leading a software development team and fostering a positive environment Solid understanding of Software Development principles relevant to managing technical teams and projects Good skills in delivering Technical Presentations to technical and non-technical audiences Good understanding of Technical Project Management principles and experience in managing technical projects Good Understanding of Requirements and the ability to ensure team understanding and execution About You Basic Qualifications Overall 11 years of work experience with 3 years of experience building and directly managing impactful engineering teams 8 years of experience developing applications using Cloud-based technologies 8 years of experience with design and development using an object-oriented language such as Java Python C C etc Bachelor s degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience Other Qualifications You see software development as a team sport and thrive in a highly collaborative and agile culture where you re always guiding and learning You have a strong focus on delivering high-quality software products continuous innovation and you value test automation and performance engineering You are proactive and able to deliver on initiatives that you start You demonstrate the interpersonal skills needed to positively influence important issues or decisions in a multi-functional environment You have the ability to communicate technical complexity in simple terms to both technical and nontechnical audiences Experience in ERP application development is a plus Experience supporting team members career growth and development You put people first and ensure a psychologically safe environment for team members Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work we re combining the best of both worlds in-person time and remote Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections maintain a strong community and do their best work We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways so rather than a number of required days in-office each week we simply spend at least half 50 of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers prospects and partners depending on role This means you ll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business team and personal needs while being intentional to make the most of time spent together Those in our remote home office roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter Are you being referred to one of our roles If so ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process