Manager, Software Engineer Student LifeCycle Services

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Management Technical 714 Pay Range: $151,800.00 - $250,500.00 Job Description Job Profile Summary: The Software Engineering Manager will provide technical leadership, vision, direction, and mentoring for the software engineering team. This individual will manage a team of personnel who design, develop, and support applications to meet business requirements. The Software Engineering Manager will deliver product and feature roadmaps and provide overall leadership and day to day management for a team of software development professionals. Additionally, they will provide resource planning and project scheduling using Agile/Scrum software development methodologies. Why WGU? At Western Governors University, our mission is simple: change lives through education. Every day, millions of learners seek opportunities to improve their careers, support their families, and achieve goals they once thought were out of reach. Technology is at the center of making that possible. We're looking for engineering leaders who want their work to have meaningful impact at scale. If you're excited about building high-performing teams, solving challenging technical problems, and creating products that improve educational access and outcomes, WGU offers an opportunity to combine technical excellence with a purpose-driven mission. As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll help shape the systems, teams, and engineering culture that power one of the most innovative universities in the country. What You'll Do As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll lead one or more engineering teams, typically spanning 5-15 software engineers. You'll partner closely with Product, Program Management, Architecture, and other technology leaders to deliver impactful solutions while building a strong engineering organization. Lead and Grow Exceptional Teams You will create an environment where engineers can do the best work of their careers. * Hire, develop, coach, and retain high-performing engineers. * Provide meaningful feedback through regular coaching, performance conversations, and career development planning. * Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. * Identify and develop future technical and people... For full info follow application link. Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, nationa l origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.