Manager IT Solutions Engineering

Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike
Store Code: IT Executive & Administration (5134892)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose:
This role will build and lead teams of Software Engineers and system analysts to deliver high performing and
scalable IT products and platforms to enable development of enterprise IT solutions, while driving engineering
best practices. As an experienced people leader, the Solutions Engineering Manager will be accountable for the
team's training, development and performance management. Embrace and incubate emerging technology and
open-source products across all platforms. This individual will be accountable to build and drive a cohesive
application strategy in collaboration with multiple enterprise partners and lead the work to modernize our
existing tech stacks and platforms. They will collaborate with internal teams to find areas of opportunities for
automation and efficiencies while partnering with architects, product owners, and software engineers to drive the
build and implementation of new applications and integration with SaaS, COTS systems. This leader will also lead
multiple highly complex engineering programs encompassing multiple enterprise functions which may include
integration into SaaS and COTS solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Solutions Engineering manager, take technology ownership of highly complex systems and
platforms
As a people manager, hire and develop talent to build, enhance and support the highly complex systems.
Lead a team of software engineers, leads and analysts to create an engaged, productive work
environment.
Responsible for leading the design, configuration, engineering, integration, and implementation of
application platforms components and services and advise the engineering teams that work across teams
to design, develop, test, implement and support technical solutions across full-stack development tools
and technologies.
Lead the team to deliver solutions that are customer focused, easy to consume and create sustained
business value within budget
Develop and operationalize new program(s) within each capability areas from RFP, to testing,
deployment, assessments, and execution
Provide insight to ensure team builds efficient and scalable applications utilizing best in class tools and
services
Responsible for delivering end-to-end solutions that are highly available, scalable, stable, secure, and cost
effective
Provide expert level technical expertise to drive towards the right and practical solutions that meet the business needs within the required timelines • Promotes an effective team environment through the effective use of mentoring, coaching and development of technical skills. Plans and assigns work within the context of a project /function. Leads by example, demonstrating leadership attributes, depth/ breath of knowledge and experience allows for a wide range of project/functional guidance. • Surface insights to leadership, as needed, with recommendations to update and influence outcomes • Lead the evaluation of emerging IT engineering technologies including testing and integration of new solutions • Facilitate communications and resolution activities with IT and business leaders when there is a support issue that materially impacts the business. (i.e. P1, P2, bridge calls, etc.) • Allocate and manage budgets, materials and technical personnel to ensure fiscal responsibility • Under the supervision of a Director, lead contract negotiation, invoicing approvals, and 3rd party vendor engagements inclusive of SOW's, PO's, etc. and manage vendor performance • Manage application access reviews, extensions and renewals. • Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.
Qualifications:• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, CIS or related (or equivalent related work experience)• 10 or more years of experience in relevant job or field of technology.• Experience in an advanced role or technical capacity.• 5 or more years' experience directly responsible for managing, guiding, training and onboarding team
members in relevant technologies, capabilities or skills.• Sound judgment and risk mitigation capabilities• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders
effectively coupled with a keen ability to influence others toward a common goal• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail• Experience handling competing priorities with strict deadlines. Ability to prioritize and plan work of the
team to meet time-based deliverables.• Key Skills: Leadership skills including active listening, strategic thinking, creativity, flexibility, and ability to
inspire and grow talent,
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in relevant field of study, Additional trainings or certifications in relevant field of study
Demonstrated experience managing and directing a team of associates to successful outcomes
Proven experience leading teams using Agile methodologies in a Product/Platform based operating
model.
In-depth knowledge of all development and delivery phases of complex technology projects and
programs (e.g., discovery, estimation, initiation, planning, design, execution, release)
Business Development experience with product solutioning and client engagement in a highly technical environment • Experience leading projects related to modernization and re-platforming of large-scale solutions • Experience in retail and finance preferred. • Development experience and/or in- depth knowledge with the following specific technologies / applications: Mainframe, Integration tools & concepts (MuleSoft API's), ADUSA legacy financial systems(mainframe homegrown systems: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Store Inventory, General Ledger, as well as Walker mainframe ERP), Filenet P8, Essbase, ReconNET, Certification, homegrown web-based application development, and understanding of maintaining Financial applications and working with finance concepts.
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $120,960 - $181,440
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $139,120 - $208,680
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
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