Position Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Software Group Manager to lead our Build & Installer Engineering team within R&D. This role is responsible for driving the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of build, release, deployment, and installer platforms that enable efficient software delivery across product lines. The ideal candidate combines strong DevOps expertise with proven people leadership and project management skills to lead high-performing teams, improve engineering productivity, and ensure reliable software delivery.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

As a Senior Software Group Manager in R&D, your responsibilities include:

- Lead and develop a team of 8-10 engineers focused on build systems, installer technologies, release engineering, DevOps, and deployment automation.

- Own and drive strategic initiatives for CI/CD pipelines, build infrastructure, release management, and software delivery processes.

- Manage project execution, resource planning, prioritization, and risk mitigation to ensure successful delivery of organizational objectives.

- Partner with software development, quality engineering, product management, IT, and cybersecurity teams to streamline the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle.

- Drive continuous improvement in build performance, deployment reliability, release quality, and engineering productivity.

- Establish and maintain scalable DevOps practices, automation frameworks, source control strategies, and infrastructure standards.

- Define project plans, schedules, milestones, and key performance indicators while ensuring alignment with business priorities.

- Lead release governance activities, ensuring software releases meet quality, security, compliance, and operational requirements.

- Mentor, coach, and develop team members through regular performance discussions, career development planning, and technical guidance.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

Who You Are:

You are a leader who is self-driven, demonstrates initiative, and effectively navigates ambiguity. You build effective teams, align people around common goals, and create an environment where individuals can grow and perform at their best. You balance strategic thinking with operational execution and consistently deliver results through collaboration and effective stakeholder management. You proactively identify opportunities for improvement and drive change that enhances organizational effectiveness.

For This Role, You Will Need:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related technical field.

- 12+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, release engineering, build engineering, or software delivery organizations.

- 5+ years of experience leading and developing engineering teams.

- Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and practices such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or similar platforms.

- Experience managing software build systems, release pipelines, deployment automation, and installer technologies.

- Proven expertise in DevOps methodologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, and automation practices.

- Strong understanding of source code management systems such as Git and branching/release strategies.

- Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.

- Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, execution, stakeholder communication, risk management, and delivery tracking.

- Experience in Agile development methodologies and cross-functional program execution.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business audiences.

- Proven experience in people management, including hiring, coaching, performance management, goal setting, and career development.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

- Experience with installer technologies such as InstallShield, WiX Toolset, MSI packaging, or similar deployment frameworks.

- Experience leading enterprise-scale build and release engineering organizations.

- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

- Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.

- Familiarity with software compliance, release governance, and software supply chain security practices.

- Experience managing globally distributed engineering teams.

- Passion for building high-performing teams and driving engineering excellence through automation and process optimization.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.