Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager - Cardio Partners

Dublin, Ohio

Hybrid

Job Description

Overview

In these newly created software development leadership roles (2), you will enable Sarnova's/Cardio Partner's technology organization to deliver faster, smarter, and more reliably. By championing Agile practices and engineering standards, you will improve delivery velocity, enhance team collaboration, and ensure technical solutions meet business objectives. Your leadership will directly impact operational efficiency, customer experience, and the modernization of enterprise platforms. This is an exciting position in which you will be building the SW Development and QA teams from scratch.

Cardio Partners, a division of Sarnova, is a national leader in emergency prevention and an ardent advocate in the fight against Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Cardio Partners offers complete cardiac solutions to our customers including equipment, consultation, end-to-end training, and program management. As an authorized master distributor of all FDA-approved defibrillator devices, the company provides customers the best-in-class value for new and recertified equipment. Customers' emergency preparedness needs are met via Cardio Partners' nationwide CPR training courses and state-of-the-art program management services.

M-TH on-site in Dublin, Fridays remote

Responsibilities

Summary:

As the Software Engineering Manager, you will build and lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering enterprise technology software solutions and driving Agile delivery excellence. This role focuses on engineering leadership, process optimization, and delivery management, leveraging tools such as Jira and Confluence to ensure transparency, collaboration, and predictable outcomes. You will partner with product, business, and technology leaders to align priorities and deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive adoption of Scrum and Agile best practices across engineering teams; facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and release planning

Own delivery timelines and ensure predictable execution of technology initiatives; monitor progress using Jira dashboards and Agile metrics

Configure and maintain Jira and Confluence for workflow automation, reporting, and documentation; ensure teams use these tools effectively for transparency and collaboration

Provide technical guidance and leadership for solution design, architecture reviews, and code quality standards

Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, and QA teams to align priorities and ensure successful delivery of features and integrations

Analyze delivery metrics (velocity, cycle time, defect rates) and implement process improvements to enhance team performance

Build and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning

Work with recruitment team to hire employees; conduct performance reviews

Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies; escalate blockers and drive resolution

Ensure technical documentation and project artifacts are maintained in Confluence for organizational transparency

Skills/Experience Required:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required

Minimum 7 years of experience in software engineering and delivery management

Previous supervisory experience required

Proven experience leading technical teams in an Agile/Scrum environment

Strong proficiency with Jira and Confluence for Agile project management and documentation

Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and engineering delivery practices

Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to bridge technical and business conversations

Experience managing complex technology projects with multiple stakeholders

Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) preferred

Experience with microservices architecture and API-first strategies preferred

Exposure to eCommerce, enterprise integrations, or SaaS platforms preferred

Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or Agile Coach credentials preferred

Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan. EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Our mission is to be the best partner for those who save and improve patients' lives. Excellence in delivering upon our mission is dependent upon having a diverse team that is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.