Chief Software Engineering Manager

Chief Software Engineering Manager

Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals, we proudly serve 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and 9 countries worldwide.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Software Engineering Manager in Swansea, IL or Maryland Heights, MO to lead our technology strategy and oversee both software development and information technology (IT) services to serve our team and meet the demands of our government and commercial clients. This leader will play a critical role in shaping the technological direction of the company, ensuring that our offerings are aligned with industry standards, government regulations, and best practices in IT management. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead our business into the future, focused on serving as a trusted partner to our customers, providing exceptional software products and services in support of U.S. and foreign military defense operations. We developed the market-leading maintenance, repair and overhaul software solution and we have a long legacy advancing the DoD's cornerstone logistics command and control applications. We also support next-generation mission planning software across multiple platforms including the F-22, F-15, F-18, MQ-25, and Tomahawk Cruise Missile. Our people are located primarily in St. Louis, MO, San Diego, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the technology vision and strategy for Tapestry, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and government requirements
• Drive innovation in software development practices, methodologies, and technologies to enhance product offerings and improve service delivery
• Lead the technical requirements and resource allocation in support of capture activities, including proposal development and solution design
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our IT infrastructure, ensuring it supports the software development lifecycle and meets the operational needs of the organization
• Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies and practices to protect sensitive government data and ensure compliance with federal regulations
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, IT professionals, and technical staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance
• Collaborate with government and commercial clients, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions
• Oversee the technology budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources including vendor relationships to support development initiatives, IT operations, and infrastructure needs
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and innovation in both software and IT services
• Identify potential risks associated with technology initiatives and develop mitigation strategies to address them
• Manage and provide developmental opportunities for employees and mid-level managers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance
• 10+ years of leadership experience in software development
• Experience working directly with Defense Community, Government Agencies and DoD/Government personnel, suppliers and key prime contractors
• 5+ years of budget responsibility
• 5+ years of experience with the entire SDLC process including software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, etc.)
• Familiarity with government regulations and compliance standards related to software development and cybersecurity
• Experience leveraging strong communication skills in a team environment interacting with program leadership, internal and external customer representatives and development teams
• 5+ years demonstrating exceptional business, analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• A demonstrated track record of managing technical teams and strategically driving successful projects
• 5+ years of experience in IT operations management, with a focus on government contracting and services including government regulations and compliance standards related to IT operations
• Prior experience as a Chief Technology Officer
• Knowledge of best practices in IT infrastructure management
• Experience working within a subsidiary of a large company