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*Primary Location: *9750 Goethe Rd, Sacramento, CA, USA*Division: *Cox Automotive*Job Level: *Manager/Senior Manager*Travel: *No*Schedule: *Full-time*Shift: *Day Job*Requisition Number: * 202200375 VACCINE POLICY: WHERE PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS U.S.-BASED JOB (REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MEDICAL AND RELIGIOUS OBJECTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED).Cox Automotive, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to join our team!Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, this is a temporary work from home role but will ultimately work in the Sacramento officeThe Senior Manager will manage multiple software development projects that may impact one or more business units and potentially lead a Site Reliability Engineering Team, as well as traditional Software Engineer Teams*Highlights:** Effectively leads teams of software developers and/or managers through DealerTracks Product Development Life Cycles (PDLCs). Understands and follows DealerTracks Software Development Life Cycles (SDLCs) to implement product roadmaps and project plans to meet required goals and deadlines.* Actively participates in and/or manages all phases of projects including requirements, design, construction, unit testing, QA testing, deployment, and on-going maintenance.* Manages quality of software development to minimize risks and ensure that the deployed code is fully functional, efficient, scalable, and robust.* Participates in implementing DealerTracks software architecture that integrates software products offered by DealerTrack. * Has good knowledge of DealerTracks business, including business goals, revenue targets and can articulate the business value of the technology solutions he/she is responsible for. Cox Enterprises is a family-run operation that began nearly 120 years ago. As part of this great family business, we treat our team members and clients like theyre just that — family. This atmosphere has been instrumental to our success and has shaped our willingness to fuel epic innovation, drive unprecedented growth and deliver the mind-blowing, needle-moving, connected experience we promise.Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars. Come join the transformation! *Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:** Creates and/or reviews technical assessments, rough order of magnitudes and high level requirements for assigned projects. Works with the customer-facing organizations to produce final specifications * Work with product teams in defining roadmap and integrations for Dealertracks CMS products and strategies to ensure quality and consistency throughout the product lifecycle processes* Works with and may lead High Performance Teams to develop, track and deliver project plans and project deliverables. Appropriately delegates project tasks and provides guidance to build strong leadership and team skills within the project teams.* Leads direct and indirect team members in providing guidance and resolving issues with CMS development teams and support services* Assistance in leading the launch of products and service offerings. Developing technical goals and UX workflow designs along with product owners. Interfacing with project managers, development teams and remote teams. Supervises progress of all major aspects of development* Familiar with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies* Performs all duties inherent in a supervisory role. Ensures appropriate hiring, onboarding, training/cross training, establishes and evaluates team member performance, promotions, salary actions and terminations. * May also be responsible for tasks/activities as assigned by senior management. Qualifications: *Minimum Qualifications:** Where permitted by applicable law, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S. based job. (Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will be considered.)* BA/BS degree in related field and 10 years of experience with at least 3 years experience in a management/leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.* Strong knowledge, experience, and proven results in managing software development teams.* Proven ability to work with cross-functional business units and understand business needs.* Strong project planning /management and verbal & written communication skills.* Ability to work in fast paced and dynamic development environment.* Excellent leadership with high quality decision making and problem resolving skills.* Understanding of software design and development including programming languages (C#, Java), Object oriented analysis and design, and application architecture.* Must be focused on the delivery of customer value, in the form of executing software that meets the customers needs.* Must be able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff and project management in both the business and the technical areas, with the ability to keep discussions at the appropriate level of abstraction.* Possess excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills, with the ability to move cleanly from theoretical to implementation thinking.*What We Look For (preferred): ** Experience within Site Reliability Engineering.* Continuous process improvement methodologies experience.So, are you ready to challenge today and transform tomorrow? Apply now.Who We Are*About Cox Automotive*Theres nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto. *About Cox *We are the Cox family of businesses. Weve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us. Our primary divisions - Cox Communications and Cox Automotive - are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators. Were also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation. Were looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope youll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). 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