Job Description
Experience level: 15+ YearsPosition Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Product Development Manager to lead multiple Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. This role requires a blend of strong technical acumen, people leadership, and strategic alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can coach engineers, drive performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Technical Requirements
- Extensive experience with full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience leading Agile teams
- Strong knowledge of modern software development practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud technologies
- Past hands-on experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., .NET, C#, Microsoft technology stack)
- Familiarity with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
- Experience with database technologies (SQL / NoSQL)
- Understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance processes
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and Software development and Project Management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams in delivering high-quality software products
- Implement technical and architectural decision for complex systems as per agreement
- Collaborate with product owners to translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Implement and optimize development processes to improve efficiency and product quality
- Manage the entire product lifecycle, from conception to deployment and maintenance
- Attract, recruit, induct, and retain capable technical personnel
- Evaluate performance, including team input; provide guidance and corrective actions
- Participate in defining and administering compensation, benefits, and promotions
- Perform career coaching and personal development for team members
- Set priorities for team members to ensure task completion and project success
- Support teams in problem identification, root cause analysis, and decision-making
- Eliminate technical and organizational impediments to team productivity
- Manage full financial responsibility for own profit unit
- Establish short- and mid-term technical plans in cooperation with the management team
- Participate in product strategy creation and communicate targets clearly
- Foster an environment that supports cooperation among work teams and with other areas of the organization
- Balance hands-on technical involvement with empowering teams to solve problems independently
- Act as a role model for company values and technical excellence
- Handle products in the maintenance phase, including managing client escalations, critical issues/tickets, and urgent fixes
- Effectively collaborate with product owners, onsite teams/leaders, and support personnel
- Establish and follow Agile ways of working, ensuring continuous improvement of development processes
Required Skills
- Strong technical background with hands-on coding experience
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proven track record of delivering complex software projects on time and within budget
- Strong communication skills, both technical and non-technical
- Experience in stakeholder management and client-facing roles
- Ability to balance technical leadership with people management responsibilities
Additional Information
At Tietoevry, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders (m/f/d), and walks of life to join our team, as we believe that this fosters an inspiring workplace and fuels innovation.Our commitment to openness, trust, and diversity is at the heart of our mission to create digital futures that benefit businesses, societies, and humanity.
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