Senior Manager, Engineering at Sysco

Concord, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Foodservice, DistributionIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
  • 10 years progressive IT experience
  • 8 years of professional technical experience delivering software as part of a development team utilizing React, Node.JS or Java
  • 5 years’ experience in leading a team of software engineers
  • 5 years’ experience in practical application of software development methodologies and continuous integration strategies
  • 5 years’ experience in an agile environment

Responsibilities

  • Own, oversee, and execute the development, testing, deployment, and delivery of large-scale software applications, ensuring high quality, robust, and scalable solutions on a regular basis, incorporating new technologies as appropriate
  • Partner with Product Management to set product and development strategy and vision, balancing productivity and customer experience
  • Lead team in providing high level project estimates
  • Advocate for engineering-led initiatives that improve speed, quality, agility, and developer experience
  • Manage and mentor engineering team members in both technical and professional development, ensuring quality of technical solutions
  • Work with team members to design high-volume, high availability microservices in a public cloud environment (AWS, GCP, or Azure) to meet business requirements and make senior-level technical contributions
  • Drive team-level development methodology
  • Identify and coordinate tribe training needs
  • Recruit, retain, and develop exceptional engineering talent
  • Cultivate a positive company culture that values cross-team collaboration and trust
  • Continuously optimize team and development processes
  • Act as a coach during conflict management, leverage crisis management techniques, solve escalated issues, and directly contribute to problem resolution
  • Rapidly adapt to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
  • Adjust project plans based on input from staff and stakeholders
  • Determine objectives, set priorities, and delegate work
  • Ensure project(s) is aligned with strategic vision and subsequent priorities
  • Responsible for a portfolio of products, features, components, or solutions in a team leadership role and associated performance metrics
  • Develop project teams and staffing plans based on consideration of strategic objectives and vision
  • Support senior leadership and finance business partner on IT business case creation
  • Consider financial data when making decisions
  • Directly communicate with a broad range of business and technical stakeholders across the organization, utilizing advanced knowledge to deliver technical presentations to a variety of audiences including key stakeholders
  • Synthesize data and other information to arrive at insights and develop compelling stories for team members and/or stakeholders
  • Identify risks and their potential outcomes and implement working solutions
  • Serve as an industry authority and thought leader internally

Skills

Microservices
AWS
GCP
Azure
Software Development
Testing
Deployment
Scalable Systems
High Availability
Cloud Computing
Agile
DevOps
Team Leadership
Mentoring

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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