Total 849 Manager Software Architect job vacancies in The United States of America

As a Manager, Solutions Architect, you will build and lead a team of pre-sales Solutions Architects focusing on Key Enterprise accounts. Your experience partnering with the sales organisation will help close revenue with the right approach whilst coaching new sales and pre-sales team members to work together. You will guide and get involved to enhance your team's effectiveness; be an expert at communicating complex, business value-focused solutions; support complex sales cycles; and build relationships with key stakeholders in Enterprise companies. You will report to the AVP, Field Engineering.

The impact you will have:

• Manage hiring, building the pre-sales team of Solutions Architects
• Rapidly scale the designated Field Engineering segment organisation without sacrificing quality
• Build a collaborative culture within a rapid-growth team. To embody and promote Databricks' customer-obsessed, teamwork and diverse culture
• Support increase Return on investment of SA involvement in sales cycles by 2-3x over 18 months
• Promote a solution and value-based selling field-engineering organisation
• Display an understanding of business needs and revenue potential for accounts in the assigned region
• Build Databricks' brand in partnership with the Marketing and Sales team

What we look for:

• Experience in Pre Sales Manager role in developing, managing and building a team of successful Big Data, Cloud, or SaaS professionals
• Experience with Enterprise companies/ecosystems
• Have experience scaling and mentoring field and technical teams from scratch both onshore and offshore teams.
• Knowledgeable in and passionate about data-driven decisions, AI, and Cloud software models
• Great at instituting processes for technical field members to improve efficiency
• Background experience in Data Architecture such as Data Engineering / Database technologies or Data Science

• Manage a team of high calibre Software Engineers
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and coach Software Engineers
• Manage and execute against project plans and deliver commitments within a professional, high paced engineering environment
• Interface with internal/external customers to understand requirements, set priorities, and communicate direction and progress
• Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation
• Drive improvements in software engineering practices
• Submit proposals and progress reports
• Design/Architect new software products
• Create product roadmaps for existing & new software products
• Keep abreast of current industry trends

Requirements

• Degree in EEE/Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 8-10 years of technical experience in software development
• Experience designing software architectures for scalability, reliability, and performance
• Solid critical-thinking and decision-making skills
• Proficient in finding creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to collaborate with and lead colleagues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A passion for people management and mentorship
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of professional software engineering and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Manager to oversee critical software projects from planning, development, to delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the planning and execution of systems projects, including budgeting, hiring, sourcing of partners, vendors, and contractors.
• Manage software projects within constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost to deliver specified requirements and meet customer expectations.
• Develop and manages the work plan with the software engineering team to ensure work assignment is effective, progress is tracked, and project can be completed on time and within budget.
• Manage cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and track software development progress and provide status updates.
• Identify potential risk, resource gaps and implement mitigation strategies.
• Foster customer relations and manage customer expectations within project scope.
• Manage and align partners, vendors, and sub-contractors to project goal.
• Motivate team members and resolve conflicts to ensure a productive work environment.
• Train and mentor 5-10 software developers.
• Manage the software development life cycle from requirements, design, development, testing, release, training, and documentation.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading IT projects with one complete SDLC cycle.
• Experience working under a System Integrator.
• Strong knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with regional teams and knowledge of security aspects in software systems.
• Experience in Contracts Management and collaborating in cross-functional environments.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, CITPM) is highly desirable.
• Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 10 Software Engineers
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and coach Software Engineers
• Manage and execute against project plans and deliver commitments within a professional, high paced engineering environment
• Interface with internal/external customers to understand requirements, set priorities, and communicate direction and progress
• Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation
• Drive improvements in software engineering practices
• Submit proposals and progress reports
• Design/Architect new software products
• Create product roadmaps for existing & new software products
• Keep abreast of current industry trends

Requirements

• Degree in EEE/Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 8-10 years of technical experience in software development
• Experience designing software architectures for scalability, reliability, and performance
• Knowledge of professional software engineering and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

Interested applicants, please click "Apply Now" or forward a detailed resume as MS Word format / PDF and email to recruit@tempserv.com.sg.

Tempserv Pte Ltd

EA License No: 06C3745

Daniel Lee / EA Registration No: R1989151

· At least 8 years of software development experience with ability to solve complex IT issues.

· Good knowledge of strategic IT solutions and hands-on experience in software development.

· A strong understanding of recent Java language features.

· Good knowledge of algorithms and data structures, with strong fundamentals in complexity analysis

· Strong ability to analyze code – understand execution flow & debug even without access to a debugger

· At least 5 years of experience with Sql Server or any other RDBM

· Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and toolings

· Java 8 development with multi-threading principles, good knowledge of Java data structure and objects.

· Apache Storm/Flink/Spark

· Experience with cloud computing and cloud technologies would be an added advantage

· Parrallel processing of the message transformation pipeline to fPML, Json and key/value

· Experience of working with large scale Sql Server database

· Kafka publishing/distribution primarily + MQ (optional)

· Microservices based technology. Defining APIs and registering APIs in the service catalogue.

· Systematic dictionarization of data/services

· APIs and functions, taxonomy of attributes in intefaces (Swagger)

· Experence in Performance Tuning and optimizations

· Experience with Jira/other issue tracking system.

· Agile methodology(Scrum/Kanban)

1. To oversee and lead functionally the migration of SAP S/4HANA systems from on-premises to Private Cloud. To play a critical role in managing the integration of Finance modules, deploy migration processes and coordinate with different stakeholders.
2. Manage the end-to-end migration of the In House Cash module, including Internal Payments Management, In-House Banking, Bank Account Management, and other related financial modules within SAP ERP.
3. Lead the migration of the Central Finance module (CFIN) and ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
4. Coordinate the integration work stream with other SAP modules such as Master Data Governance (MDG), Receivable Management (RM), Advance Payment Module (APM), and Financial Integration (FI)
5. Collaborate with basis & technology teams to address infrastructure requirements and ensure compatibility with the Private Cloud environment.
6. Lead the System Integration Test (SIT) phase, ensuring comprehensive testing of all integrated modules and functionalities.
7. Assist users in completing the User Acceptance Test (UAT), addressing any issues or concerns that may arise.
8. Lead the system cutover process, including data migration, configuration changes, and final system validation.
9. Work with Project Manager to manage the go-live process, coordinating activities to minimize downtime and ensure a smooth transition to the Private Cloud environment.
10. Assist Project Manager to provide hyper care upon completion of system migration and version upgrade.

Project Manager (Software, Application)

Job Description & Requirements

Our esteem client is looking for an Project Manager (Software, Application)

The IT Project Manager must be trained and certified. He/ She must be able to deliver IT Enteprise Software Application Projects. The incumbent must be good in managing Project Planning, Design and Implementation. Prior experience in managing stakeholders and experience in providing consultancy.

Responsibilities:

• Strong in handling IT Software Application Project Management.
• Involved in Project Design, Planning and Implementation.
• Experience in handling Project Budgeting, Delivery, Scheduling and Management.
• Responsible for IT Project Lifecycle.
• Good in Client, Vendor and Stakeholder Management.
• Handle Project Planning, Scheduling, Delivery and Execution.

Requirements:

• Demostrated strong IT Enterprise Software Application Project Management experience.
• Good Technical knowledge in Software Application.
• Experience in Projects Scheduling, Budgeting, Delivery and Management.
• Experience in handling IT Project Management
• Good in Vendor and Client Management.
• Demonstrated strong Project Management.
• Demonstrated experience in handling Project Life Cycle.
• Technically incline in managing Software Application Projects.
• Min. 5 years of IT Software Application Project Management experience.
• Possess CITPM or PMP certified
• Possess good System Integrator (SI)/ Government domain experience.
• Good Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering.
• Demonstrated good Client / Stakeholder Management experience.

We regret only shortlisted candidate would be contacted.

If you have meet the job requirements that we are looking for or wish to find out more on this role, please contact us or apply in-confidence to us with you updated MS Word Resume to : jeline@starcareerconsulting.com

Yong Jeline (Reg. No. R1101621)

STAR CAREER CONSULTING PTE LTD (EA License: 20C0353)

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 10 Software Engineers
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and coach Software Engineers
• Manage and execute against project plans and deliver commitments within a professional, high paced engineering environment
• Interface with internal/external customers to understand requirements, set priorities, and communicate direction and progress
• Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation
• Drive improvements in software engineering practices
• Submit proposals and progress reports
• Design/Architect new software products
• Create product roadmaps for existing & new software products
• Keep abreast of current industry trends

Requirements

• Degree in EEE/Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 8-10 years of technical experience in software development
• Experience designing software architectures for scalability, reliability, and performance
• Knowledge of professional software engineering and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

Interested applicants, please click "Apply Now" or forward a detailed resume as MS Word format / PDF and email to recruit@tempserv.com.sg.

Tempserv Pte Ltd

EA License No: 06C3745

Daniel Lee / EA Registration No: R1989151

• Salary range: $5000 - $6,000
• 5 Working Day: Mon – Fri
• Office Hour: 8.30am – 6.15pm
• Outstation: Need to outstation to China, Indonesia, Philippine, Malaysia when required (With Flight ticket, Accommodation, Transport and Allowance)
• Location: Woodland
• Variable Bonus

Job Role Description

The Company develops high precision semiconductor assembly machines. The Software Manager is responsible to guide/ train software engineer to design and develop machine software to meet the system specifications as demanded by process or automation needs. The responsibilities would include Design and Development of Software including electrical system, GUI application, Integration, Debugging and Testing of Automation.

Job scopes:

• Responsible for technical drawings for electrical designs
• Develop PLC Program and HMI Graphics for projects
• Conduct Testing & Commissioning and Site Acceptance
• Execute 1 or more Automation Projects concurrently
• With PLC Knowledge and Training will be provided

Applicants who possess relevant experience for the above responsibilities are most welcome to apply. If you do not possess the above experience, your application will still be considered on individual merits and you may be contacted for other opportunities.

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Ng Shen Yee (Margaret)

Registration Number: R23116693

EA Licence No: 06C2859 (MCI Career Services Pte Ltd)

Summary: We are actively seeking an adept Software and Application Manager (Technical Lead) with expertise in .NET, OutSystems, and Data Science, boasting a minimum of 10 years of overall experience. The ideal candidate will spearhead the development of robust and scalable mobile applications using OutSystems, ensuring high-quality front-end design and minimizing rework. Previous involvement in local government projects in Singapore is highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of mobile applications using the OutSystems platform for enterprise clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define application features, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Uphold front-end design quality by adhering to OutSystems best practices and optimizing user experience.
• Prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and communicate project progress effectively with project managers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering continuous learning and improvement.
• Participate in Agile project methodologies, attending daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in OutSystems development, particularly focused on mobile applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft .Net Technologies, including C#.NET, VB.NET, ASP.NET, WCF, WPF, and SSIS.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and full SDLC.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in OutSystems Front-end Developer Specialist, Web Developer Specialist, or Mobile Developer Specialist.
• Experience in developing and deploying mobile applications for enterprise clients.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Visual Source Safe (VSS) or Tortoise SVN.
• Knowledge of reporting tools like Crystal Reports and development tools like Microsoft Expression Blend.
• Previous involvement in local government projects in Singapore.

Job Overview: Managing and leading a small vital Cybersecurity focused software development team. Including Market strategy and research. Technical client servicing.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Oversee and participate in the software development cycle.

- Manage a team of cybersecurity engineers in their day to day.

- Conduct market research and advise on market strategies.

- Consult with clients on future needs and wants.

- Maintaining and improving multiple large codebases.

- Creating threat models for Internal and Customer Systems.

- Curation of Technical and Business oriented networks.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Rustlang.

- Bachelor's degree in IT Security or equivalent.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Application security. Such as Exploit Development or Vulnerability Research.

- Minimum of 2 year of experience in management.

- Knowledgeable about common corporate Threat models.

- Strong passion for Business strategy.

- Preferably fluency in either French, German or Spanish at C1 level or higher.

Roles and Responsibilities -

• Help clients by consulting and providing exceptional solutions to their challenges.
• Manage the successful delivery of complex projects in a fast-paced, team environment. Including changes to project scope, project schedule, and project costs to keep the project plan accurate, updated, as defined.
• Manage all phases of the implementation of SAP FS-CD and S/4HANA Finance including project resources.
• Manage multiple projects and teams at the same time
• Lead engagements and deliver high-quality services on time and within budget
• Identify high-level risks on the projects, assumptions, and constraints. Implement approved actions and workarounds to minimize the impact of risks on the project
• Develop and maintain communication with key project stakeholders and decision-makers
• Lead and assist in business development initiatives along with supporting the development of the Business Unit's strategy
• Promote and participate in sharing expertise, strengthening collective knowledge, and helping resolve our clients’ challenges
• Develop your knowledge and extend project experience in SAP’s newest and future solutions
• Support in business operational topics (e.g. recruiting)

What we are looking for

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant SAP consulting and implementation experience on core modules like FS-CD, S4/HANA Finance (including FI-CO, FI-AM, FI-GL, FI-AR, and FI-AP), and FI-CA modules (RM-CA, PS-CD, FS-CD, FICA, FICAX)
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in finance, accounting, computer science, or business analytics) or other equivalent experience
• Extensive work experience in leading implementations (full cycle) and finance and/or insurance industry work experience
• Deep understanding of the technology and how it affects clients' area of the business, trends associated with the technology, value propositions for clients
• Experience in managing senior-level client relationships along with upselling and cross-selling experience
• Presales, proposal, and RFP experience
• Experience in managing teams along with excellent interpersonal skill
• Capacity to work well under pressure in particular under cost and time constraints
• Excellent presentation and time-management skills
• Business and financial acumen along with a strong analytical mindset, structured and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of financial budgeting and planning business processes

Nice to have

• · Cross-functional expertise with regards to integration with other SAP core modules like S4/HANA Finance (including FI-CO, FI-AM, FI-GL, FI-AR, and FI-AP),
• Working experience in one or more of the following industries: finance, insurance, or reinsurance, either as a consultant or company employee
• Master's degree or MBA (preferably in finance, accounting, computer science, business analytics) or related field
• Relevant SAP certifications
• Technical Programming skills (ABAP)
• Familiar with SCRUM and ASAP project methodologies

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for the above position, please send in your resume to priyanka_tewari@persolkelly.com.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 01C4394
EA Reg No: R1875348 (Tewari Priyanka)

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Roles & Responsibilities

The Business Unit Profitability and Performance Management (BU PaPM) is responsible for our analytics business with SAP PaPM at the core and currently extending its scope to SAP SAC and DWC. The solutions we offer to our clients from many different industries cover conceptual, functional and implementation services and are often industry specific as Cost-to-Serve for Retail or Planning & Simulation for Insurance, or focus on a certain functional area like Transfer Pricing, Profitability or Sustainability.

As the Head of Presales for the APAC region you will be part of our global Presales Team and you will be working in close cooperation with our BU Lead as well as our Country management to develop our PaPM business with clients in the different markets in the APAC region. Main responsibilities of your role are the business development of SAP PaPM and Analytics in the various APAC markets in collaboration with both the Country sales organizations and the BU management team as well as interaction with clients, fostering the relationship with SAP and global SI partners and the preparation of compelling presales stories and material to successfully position PaPM in the market supported by the Presales resources in the countries. You will support the BU management team to ramp up the Presales organizations in the APAC countries and will lead a team of Presales professionals. You will deliver results through unparalleled professionalism leveraging a superior presales and consultative approach and strong knowledge and expertise of products and related services.

Your responsibilities will include, although not limited to, the following:

• Work with Regional/Country Management to develop our PaPM business, both License and Services opportunities, with clients in APAC
• Managing a team of 4+ presales resources responsible for different countries in APAC (AUS, NZ, CHN, SIN, etc.)
• Showing strong leadership skills towards the teammates and other colleagues
• Developing go-to-market strategies together with the Country Sales representatives and local presales resources.
• Support SAP and partners in preparation of client events and workshops
• Prepare and present the value of our use cases and solution to SAP and clients
• Support local presales resources to prepare and run presales meetings and PaPM demos based on relevant use cases
• Support SAP and partners by preparing compelling proposals
• Provide expertise in SAP PaPM to presales situations with clients across all industries
• Communicate effectively with client, SAP and BU and Country management
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and prove ability to develop new markets and clients
• Responsible for achieving key presales outcomes while adhering to business goals and deadlines
• Look for opportunities and engage in up-selling or cross-selling to existing customers.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of sales and presales processes, client relationship management, partner relationship management
• Preferably strong network with SAP in the APAC region
• Preferably strong network with performance management in the APAC region
• Preferably extensive international working experience in performance management
• Proven ability to manage multiple sales processes, adjust direction and priorities within fast- paced and multi-faceted work environment through strong organization, time, detail, and sales management orientation
• Adept at dealing with challenging client and presales team situations, and able to establish yourself quickly as trusted advisor to customers
• Technical and functional expertise in Performance Management Solutions – e.g. the following SAP applications / modules, SAP PaPM, SAC, BW, HANA, BPC, PCM, COPA and/or S/4
• Good understanding of core finance and accounting process such as financial budgeting and planning, allocations, profitability business processes, as well tax, supply chain, manufacturing, among others
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with the passion and drive to be part of a continuously growing business
• Combine strong analytical and conceptual skills with can-do attitude and hands on mentality
• Ability to be creative, flexible, and adaptable in a changing work environment
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail
• A conceptual thinker with the professional consulting skills to create compelling solutions, considering business objectives as well as appropriate regulatory and technical requirements
• Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen combined with the professional consulting skills necessary to create solutions that consider business objectives and financial requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills in English language – internally and externally
• Capability to work well under pressure, and ability to work with cost and time constraints
• Commit to exceptional customer service, ethics, and integrity in all action
• The ability to excel in a global team environment, effectively communicate and achieve results is critical

Education/Experience:

• University degree(s) in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Management or Economics. Secondary degree or minor in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar very useful.
• A minimum of 8-10+ years of progressive, relevant presales and consulting experienc
• Experience leading multiple presales situations with very high success rate
• Experience in Performance Management Software full life-cycle implementations, preferably with SAP PaPM, SAP HANA Developer / Analyst, SAP Analytics Cloud and/or BPC desirable
• Experience in managing a team.

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for the above position, please send in your resume to priyanka_tewari@persolkelly.com.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 01C4394
EA Reg No: R1875348 (Tewari Priyanka)

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Job Description

A tech project manager at EAS.AI is a professional who oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of software and application development projects.

He or she is responsible for 1) project planning and initiation, 2) sprint planning and agile execution, 3) scope and backlog management, 4) team coordination and workflow management, 5) stakeholder communication, 6) risk management and adaptation.

• Coordinate internal and external resources, such as developers, testers, designers, vendors, etc.
• Define the project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and budget
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan and schedule
• Monitor and track the project progress and performance
• Communicate and report the project status and issues to stakeholders and management
• Manage the project risks, changes and quality
• Ensure the project meets the customer expectations and requirements
• Closure the project and conduct lessons learned

Job Requirements

A tech project manager at EAS.AI needs to have a combination of technical, software knowledge, managerial and interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology/System or a related IT software field
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in IT industry and project management
• PMP and/or CSM certification is highly desirable
• Familiarity with different project management methodologies, such as agile, waterfall, scrum, etc.
• Ability to use project management tools and software, such as Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project / Planner, etc.
• Preferred to have knowledge and experience in programming languages, software engineering, data science, cloud computing, etc.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Leadership, teamwork, and collaboration skills
• Customer-oriented and result-driven mindset
• Creativity and innovation skills

*Able to start on 1 July 2024

Outsystems Solution Architect

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. Our 506,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

We are looking for candidates who are self-starter, innovative mindset and enjoys experimenting and playing with new tech.

Right profile:

Mandatory:

Advanced proficiency in the following:

• Solution Architecture
• OutSystems.
• Requirements Analysis
• Solution Planning Costing
• Pricing

Good to have:

• Certification in OutSystems is an advantage.

About the role:

As a Mid-Level Solution Architect, you'll use your expertise in Solution Architecture to design and implement effective solutions for the New EPS project. Your day-to-day activities will involve analyzing client requirements, developing comprehensive solution architectures and technical designs, and providing expert technical guidance and support to project teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.

Advanced proficiency in Solution Architecture and OutSystems, as well as advanced proficiency in Requirements Analysis, Solution Planning Costing & Pricing, and other relevant skills.

Why join us?

You will have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.