Manager, Software Development at Verra Mobility in Manhattan, NY

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Manager of Software Development to lead and grow a high-performing engineering team while driving the successful delivery of enterprise software solutions. This role blends people leadership, hands-on technical guidance, and delivery accountability. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and the Regional R&D Director to align roadmaps, improve processes, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at a high level of quality. You’ll serve as a key escalation point for team challenges and play a critical role in fostering a collaborative, results-driven engineering culture. This role will be involved in the software development process as well as management activities. Essential Responsibilities Partner with Product and Engineering to create aligned roadmaps and backlogs; understand and manage input, throughput, and capacity. Execute with the team to deliver committed projects on time, within budget, and with quality. Manage and respond effectively to changes, disruptions, and competing priorities. Partner with other managers and teams while adhering to best practices, processes, and audit constraints. Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders and teams regarding status, risks, issues, and dependencies. Coach and develop team members; identify talent and resource gaps and drive plans to close them. Identify and introduce new technologies that improve solutions and delivery effectiveness. Guide team development efforts toward successful project delivery. Provide hands-on technical leadership through the delivery of high-quality solutions to complex technical problems. Maintain high software quality standards by establishing strong engineering practices and habits. Assist in gathering and documenting user requirements, developing user stories, estimates, and work plans. Participate in peer reviews of solution designs and code. Provide guidance for resolving technical and application issues. Assess opportunities for application and process improvement and document recommendations for leadership and stakeholders. Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on time and on budget. Analyze system specifications and translate requirements into task specifications for less experienced engineers. Participate in Agile estimation, planning, daily ceremonies, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement. Deliver maximum value to customers by ensuring teams have the resources they need, communicate effectively, and are shielded from distractions. Keep time goals clear and visible to teams. Facilitate daily stand-ups, planning sessions, showcases, and retrospectives. Coach teams to success by inspiring clear project vision and strong collaboration. Ensure time tracking and reporting are completed accurately and on time (weekly). Participate in performance and salary review sessions. Manage and resolve conflicts within the team, escalating when appropriate. Conduct regular 1:1 meetings to support development and enable bi-directional feedback. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Business, or a related field. 10+ years of experience delivering commercial enterprise software solutions. 3+ years of hands-on cloud technology experience (Azure preferred; AWS acceptable). Strong knowledge of cloud security, cybersecurity best practices, compliance, data privacy, and security protocols. Full understanding of all phases of application development and Agile methodologies. Deep technical expertise in core technologies such as C#, .NET, Java, and Python. Proven experience delivering solutions across back-office systems, artificial intelligence, IoT, security, and integrations. Strong planning, resource management, and time management skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both software engineers and all levels of management. Ability to establish credibility as a trusted advisor on organizational standards and best practices. Confidence to say “no” when necessary and articulate thoughtful rationale. Strong ability to synthesize information, experience, and inputs to determine best courses of action. Experience optimizing and integrating large-scale systems to improve quality and service Ability to hold teams accountable for meeting customer needs. Commitment to seeking and incorporating perspectives from impacted stakeholders. Strong collaboration skills with both technical and business stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Willingness and ability to coach and mentor less experienced engineering staff. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and effectiveness of products and services. Track record of improving deliverable quality for internal and external clients. Consistent delivery of projects on time and within budget. Successful completion of the Nlets fingerprinting background assessment. Must be locally located and comfortable working a hybrid model out of the Manhattan, New York office (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Verra Mobility Values An ideal candidate for this role naturally works in alignment with the Verra Mobility Core Values: Own It.We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation. Do What’s Right.We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior, demonstrate good judgment and are courageous. Choose Courage Over Comfort. We lean into the conversations, decisions and actions that move the business forward, even when they feel uncomfortable. We challenge assumptions, address issues early and prioritize progress over ease. Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people together. We seek people who collaborate, value differences, think and act globally, foster an engaging work environment, and recognize and develop others. With your explicit consent which you provided as part of the application process, we will retain candidate personal data solely for the business purpose for which it was collected. In no event will we retain such data more than two (2) years following the closure of the recruitment process relating to the role for which you applied or in the event other related job opportunities arise within the company. Verra Mobility Applicant Privacy Notice Verra Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. .