Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
The IBM Digital Labor team is seeking talented and motivated individuals to work as a Software Development Manager on our watsonx Orchestrate service. You will be the personnel manager for a 12-15 member team of engineers responsible for building a culture of high performance, trust, inclusivity and fun. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and you’ll be working closely with developers, designers, product managers, and support teams to ensure our software aligns seamlessly with user expectations. It is expected that you have enough relevant technical experience to provide guidance to your team, surface risks and unblock progress. This role seeks strong levels of personal organisation and the ability to work well within a distributed global team in a fast paced and exciting environment.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* 6+ years of Software Development and delivery experience
* 3+ years of personnel management experience
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, and organizational skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively manage individuals and the team
* Agile development methodologies
* Release management tooling including Jira, Aha and Git

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
* Experience with at least one programming language: Java, Python or JavaScript
* Cloud-native development/delivery: Open Shift, Kubernetes and Docker
* Customer facing experience
* Experience managing a global team