Software Development Manager

• Maintain standards for project management to ensure projects are carried out consistently and successfully in accordance with Company strategies and goals.
• Track progress of projects and report current status to stakeholders.
• Take accountability for the success of every project by assigning appropriate staff, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.
• Negotiate priorities and feature sets with business leaders that are reasonable and attainable yet maximize the value to the business.
• Identify opportunities to grow the business through the use of technology, build business cases to support the ideas, and consult with executives to build support for new initiatives.
• Work in a consultative fashion with business leaders to ensure applications are creating value and meeting the needs of the business.
• Assess and scope a project. Determine reasonable estimates for deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Responsible for identifying external staffing needs, vendor selection, negotiating statements of work, and vendor management.
• Establish measurements and monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the development processes. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Direct business analysts, project managers, software developers, quality analysts, and any other necessary roles to implement these best practices.
• Ensure processes are consistent across the department and adherence to the established processes is maintained.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, along with at least 8 years' related experience
• Highly proficient in the discipline of software development, project management, team development, and must have a proven history of leading teams to deliver commercial enterprise software

This position is based out of the New Bremen, OH location. A reasonable driving commute is necessary.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.