Manager of Software Development

Manager of Software Development Location: Fort Wayne, IN Level: Salary Division / Department: IT Reporting to position: Director of Software Development Travel: N/A

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Manager of Software Development to lead a team of approximately 10 talented Senior Software Engineers and Software Engineers. In this role, you will drive technical excellence, foster collaboration, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions that align with our strategic goals. You will serve as both a technical leader and a people manager—empowering your team to grow, maintaining a culture of innovation and accountability, and ensuring the right balance between speed, quality, and scalability. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, providing regular feedback, coaching, and career development guidance.

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and goal-setting sessions.

Project & Delivery Management

• Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle—from design and development to deployment and maintenance.

• Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and QA to ensure timely and successful delivery of software releases.

• Prioritize projects, allocate resources effectively, and manage competing demands across the team.

• Ensure technical decisions align with business objectives and long-term architecture goals.

Technical Leadership

• Provide hands-on technical guidance, code reviews, and architecture oversight as needed.

• Champion engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, automation, and CI/CD.

• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and workflows.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide technical direction.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables.

• Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Represent the engineering team in planning sessions, roadmap discussions, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.

• 2+ years of experience managing or leading software engineering teams.

• Proven ability to lead teams through complex technical projects from inception to delivery.

• Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including delivery frameworks, DevOps, and cloud-based architectures.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience leading distributed or hybrid teams.

• Hands-on experience with C#, Java, SQL, Event-driven Architecture, and cloud services.

• Prior experience in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.

• Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes.

Benefits available to you…

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision

• Paid time off to foster work/life balance

• Profit sharing

• Bonus Pay opportunities

• Retirement funding opportunities

• Education reimbursement

• Health club reimbursement

• Career advancement opportunities

About True Value For more than 75 years, True Value has empowered independent retailers to become a recognized, trusted fixture on Main Streets everywhere through its iconic brand. From expansive product sets and market-customized assortments to innovative marketing programs and value-added services, True Value is the partner for all things hardware. Now part of the Do it Best Group, the world’s largest independent home improvement co-op, True Value continues to support thousands of stores globally while retaining an independent spirit, community focus, and its trusted legacy brand.