About this role
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced software and electronics – from developing world-class autonomous mission management capabilities to advanced data analytics to support the warfighters and the intelligence community. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first –exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. The Digital Architecture Team (DAT) is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineering Leadership Manager to provide strategic direction and operational stability for our rapidly growing team. In this critical role, you will lead and mentor our Software Engineering Managers, ensuring consistent execution, robust staffing, and the implementation of standardized processes across the DAT. You will be instrumental in building a sustainable and scalable foundation for the future of our digital capabilities. The DAT's core asset is data. Engineering and Operations generate a significant volume and diverse range of data, and your leadership will be pivotal in ensuring its effective management throughout its lifecycle. This includes evolving data schemas, establishing automated data governance practices, overseeing database deployment and administration, and actively engaging with stakeholders to understand and address their data needs. Our systems encompass both cutting-edge cloud-based solutions and established Windows-based infrastructure. The DAT has successfully built a highly scalable containerized gRPC microservices platform and modern web applications. This role will focus on establishing the long-term health and efficiency of the team responsible for collecting, aggregating, and delivering this vital data to our end customers, ensuring our architecture remains robust and adaptable for future growth. Key Responsibilities will include: Leadership & Mentorship: Provide direct management, coaching, and mentorship to a team of Software Engineering Managers. Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment. Strategic Alignment: Translate broader organizational goals into actionable plans for the DAT, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Process Standardization: Drive the adoption of consistent software engineering practices, tools, and methodologies across all DAT teams. Focus on improving efficiency, quality, and maintainability. Staffing & Resource Management: Oversee team staffing, capacity planning, and resource allocation to meet current and future project demands. Data Governance & Quality: Champion the implementation of robust data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance. Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with other engineering teams, product management, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and delivery of data solutions. Technical Oversight: While not directly coding, maintain a strong understanding of the team’s technical challenges and provide guidance on architectural decisions.