Manager, Software Engineering (Pega)

DriveTime is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. As a Manager, Software Engineering, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of Pega projects while motivating and inspiring your team to meet business expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of features, managing project scope, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery
• Analyze and identify linkages and interactions between component parts to ensure the integrity of the entire system
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collective ownership of quality and deliverables
• Set clear, measurable performance goals for team members and conduct regular 1:1s to track progress
• Provide timely, actionable feedback and manage the full employee lifecycle—from hiring and onboarding to performance management and reviews
• Utilize code reviews and work assessments not just for quality control, but as opportunities to deepen team expertise
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to provide strategic insights and effective automation solutions
• Proactively address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with team members and stakeholders, and escalating only where appropriate

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional development experience and have lead teams informally or formally on large projects
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent work experience
• Extensive experience designing workflows using Pega capabilities
• A track record of driving collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of Agile principles and experience mentoring teams on their application
• Ability to manage complex project scopes and mitigate risks effectively
• Proven ability to lead the delivery of complex Pega projects and design workflows using Pega capabilities
• Strong capability to effectively mentor others, develop skills outside of the team's comfort zone, and guide junior members on Agile principles
• Ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business needs, driving collaboration across cross-functional groups
• A mindset focused on utilizing innovative approaches to improve project outcomes and encouraging the team to do the same
• Experience having direct reports is preferred but not required