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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Mobile Software Development - **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), Mobile Application Development, Software Quality, Linux, Embedded Software, Mobile Application Software, Microsoft Office, Scrum Methodology, Microsoft Copilot, Systems Integration, .NET Core, Performance Monitor, Claude - **Published:** October 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hays.com/en-US/job-detail/manager-mobile-software-development--iowa_1187071 ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in related field nice to have (not required) combined with 3-5 years people management experience (managing a team of developers). In this role, they will managing 7 possibly grow to 8. This includes a Team Lead. They should have experience professionally developing employees for career growth. They should be highly proficient in creating comprehensive solutions. If lacking the degree, should have 5+ years exp in managing. Not interested in those that have managed very large teams. * Past background in .NET CORE, C# Development OR embedded development w/in Windows or Linux. They must have written in low level code (avoid individuals that have a mobile background in web/smart phone- this is not applicable) * AI Development expertise (including CoPilot and Claude -they have enterprise licenses for both). If they have never used AI to code assist they will not be considered. They need to understand how the work flow works so they can instruct their team on how it works. * Proficient in MS Office Suite, knowledge of automation testing, regression. * Embedded systems development -someone that is coded for hardware would be ideal * Experience or familiarity in North American Transit Industry and Agencies ## Description The Manager of Mobile Software Development role is responsible for managing and leading a team of Engineering professionals. Responsible for managing and helping to prioritize their work, ensure workloads are appropriate to support business goals, drive continuous improvements focused on ensuring quality products are developed, as well as focus on the team's professional development in their current role and further progression at our clients. In addition to these core responsibilities, this role will be working with our Business Analysts to ensure the Mobile Software Development team's metrics are current and shared across the organization. This role reports to the Director, Hardware and On-Vehicle Solutions. * Work load management * Suggestions of improvement for efficiency (what are the processes we need to change for higher code quality, are we servicing our internal clients well, etc) This person is the POINT person for this team. They are the mobile development rep for any governance related issues (they do not bring developers into these types of discussions) * They will not be doing any coding. They will have a team lead that handles that along with other developers. Someone that has done development in the past (or has a development background) * Effectively manage your Mobile Software Development team to achieve workloads and efficiency that will meet business goals. * Resource planning * Take an agile approach to workload planning using tools such as JIRA * administratively. * Work in collaboration with the Mobile Software Development Team Lead on * Retrospectives * Sprint planning * Backlog grooming * Roadmap planning * Reporting * Story Definition -in coordination with the Product Management Team * Managing priority of tasks *Work closely with Professional Services, Product Management, Sales, and Marketing to define detailed solutions for sales opportunities. * Manage multiple internal and external stakeholders across various product areas. * Close and consistent interaction with the System Integration and Test Team * Coordinate cross-functionally with other Team Managers to develop comprehensive solutions for our customers with a focus on the end user, quality, longevity, and market trends. * Utilize industry best practices to challenge current processes and ensure that all Development work is delivered with high standards of quality. Assist with ad hoc requests and take on required initiatives related to improving efficiency and quality of work across the "design and build" cycle. * Coach, support, guide, and direct your Mobile Software Development team. This will include: * Talent reviews and personnel development plans * Managing all Mobile Software Development metrics and monitoring the performance of these key metrics. * Keeping up on training and use of new tools and technologies to be leveraged in development. * Lead in talent acquisition systems and processes, including recruitment activities and decisions on selections. * Identify and nurture talent within the team for future leadership roles. * Collaborate with the team to drive, develop, and execute innovation in our current products and solutions. * Establish and communicate performance expectations. * Identify performance gaps and monitor performance to ensure development plans are met. * Ensure fair and equal treatment of employees, avoiding favoritism, addressing difficult issues (with assistance from Human Resources), and practices empathy and compassion. * Promote Company policies, procedures, mission, and values by training and * providing direction to direct reports in their use and application.