Software Engineering Manager

MS2 is a national leader in transportation data management and analysis and has the largest traffic count database in North America. More than 270 agencies in 31 US States, and 3 Canadian Provinces, including 28 state Departments of Transportation, are using MS2 software to manage their transportation data.MS2 is located in the beautiful city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the home of high-tech industries and the University of Michigan. Residents of the city enjoy beautiful parks, mature neighborhoods, amenities of the Huron River and easy access to downtown Detroit or to colorful "Pure Michigan" woods and waterways.MS2 is a friendly, open, team working to support our clients' software needs. Staff members work on a variety of tasks and are given a high degree of responsibility. We offer an excellent environment for transportation professionals and Software Engineers with competitive compensation and benefit packages. We're a small team and you'll have an opportunity to make a big impact!We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple engineering teams and drive the delivery of scalable, high-quality software. This role focuses on team leadership, Agile practices, and operational excellence, while developing engineers and fostering a strong, collaborative culture. The position partners with technical leads and cross-functional teams to align on priorities and ensure successful execution.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Participates in hiring and onboarding within the Software Engineering DepartmentAssigns duties and oversees the day-to-day work of team membersConducts regular one-on-ones and performance evaluations with direct reportsSets individual goals aligned with team delivery commitmentsMakes personnel decisions, including performance management actions, in accordance with MS2 policy and in coordination with senior leadershipDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Team Leadership & Development (30%)Manage software engineers across assigned teams through 1:1s, performance reviews, coaching, and growth conversationsSet development goals, hold engineers accountable to them, and build individual growth paths in partnership with each engineerPartner across engineering leadership to surface performance signals, coaching needs, and growth opportunitiesDevelop senior individual contributors into technical leaders and mentorsContribute to hiring, onboarding, and ramp plans for engineers joining the teamsFoster a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused team cultureSoftware Development and Execution (25%)Manage and reinforce Agile practices across the group, including standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectivesMaintain healthy sprint cadence, backlog hygiene, and delivery predictability in partnership with the Product teamTranslate product requirements and specifications into executable plans across assigned teamsTrack and report on delivery health, risks, and impediments. Escalate early when scope, capacity, or dependency risk threatens commitmentsEnsure inbound work is triaged and addressed in alignment with service level objectivesTechnical Leadership (15%)Partner with engineers on technical scoping, estimation, and review practicesDrive adoption of group engineering standards (code review, testing, documentation, deployment quality)Provide technical sign-off on team-level decisions where appropriate and escalate architectural questions to the Director of Software Engineering and Lead ArchitectOperational Support and Quality (15%)Partner with the QA team on test coverage, automation investment, and deployment-quality ownershipCoordinate with the Technical Support Manager on escalated customer issuesMaintain operational awareness of production health across Software Engineering's systems and support incident response when code is implicatedCollaboration and Communication (15%)Coordinate across engineering teams and with adjacent teams (QA, Support, Product) on planning, dependencies, and delivery riskOwn inbound triage and cross-team dependency resolution for assigned teamsCommunicate status, risks, and outcomes clearly and directly to engineers, peers, and leadershipRequirementsExperience leading software engineers as a tech lead, team lead, project lead, or first-line manager, including coaching, feedback, and growth conversationsStrong agile facilitation skills across standups, planning, review, and retrospective formatsDelivery ownership across one or more concurrent projects or teamsClear, direct written and verbal communication. Comfortable holding people accountable while maintaining trustStrong organizational skills and attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesHands-on software development experience supporting a SaaS product in productionFamiliarity with Git-based source control and unit testing practicePREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:Two or more years of direct people-management experienceWorking experience with a Microsoft-based application stack (C# / .NET, MS SQL Server, Entity Framework) and modern web development (TypeScript, React), operating in AWS-hosted environmentsPrior experience in a B2B SaaS or regulated-industry software environmentExposure to transportation, government, or public-sector software spaceExperience leading teams through methodology or structural transitionFamiliarity with SLO-driven operations and production support workflowsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, a related field or equivalent experience Experience leading software engineers as a tech lead, team lead, project lead, or first-line manager, including coaching, feedback, and growth conversationsBenefitsWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package.We promote a strong work/life balance at MS2. We encourage our employees to pursue their professional interests and take ownership of projects from start to finish. You'll be working with big data and cloud-based solutions using the latest technologies as part of a fun and energetic team. It's a great place to work.Salary:$140,000 - $150,000 a year, commensurate with skills and experience of the specific applicantBenefits:Participation in the company's annual bonus program401(k) with matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programDisability insuranceVision insuranceWe Want You to Be You at MS2.At MS2 a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, whatever their race, gender, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, disability, religion, or veteran status, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments and programs. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.MS2 is committed to maintaining a welcoming environment with equitable treatment for all, and we strive to:Provide a working environment where all employees feel safe, comfortable, and valuedSee diversity, inclusion, and equity as connected to our mission and critical to ensure the well-being of our staff and the agencies we serveExamine and dismantle any inequities within our policies, systems, programs, and services, and continually update and report our progress to our employeesExplore potential underlying, unquestioned assumptions that interfere with inclusivenessEncourage company-wide thinking about how systemic inequities impact our organization's work, and how best to address that in a way that is consistent with our missionHelp to challenge assumptions about what it takes to be a strong leader at our organization, and who is well-positioned to provide leadershipPractice and encourage respectful and transparent communication in all interactionsCommit time and resources to expand more diverse leadership at all levels of our organizationLead with respect and tolerance. We expect all employees to embrace this notion and to express it in workplace interactions and through everyday practicesMS2 wants every employee to feel our commitment to showing respect for everyone, and we encourage open communication that enables each person to be their best self.MS2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Hybrid workWe require you to work in the office generally at least one day per week. This is not a fully remote position, but we may provide relocation assistance to successful candidates