Job Title Manager of Software Development Engineering About our company: The Raymond Corporation is a division of the Toyota Industries Corporation. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you’re innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us. About our team: Our software team focuses on developing applications for our Linux-based, world-class telematics products. These applications leverage real-time data to drive learning aids, productivity enhancements, maintenance management, and location-based services. With strong growth in this area, we are expanding our team to continue delivering cutting-edge solutions. About the position: We are seeking a Manager of Software Development to lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role provides technical and strategic leadership in real-time embedded applications, telematics, and IoT solutions, ensuring our technology remains innovative, scalable, and efficient. In this role, you will: * Lead & Innovate – Provide leadership in real-time embedded applications, telematics products, and IoT elements, driving software development strategies. * Manage Projects & Resources – Oversee R&D and technical software programs, leveraging both internal and third-party resources to create new and improved products. * Ensure Project Success – Define meaningful milestones, conduct periodic reviews, and ensure projects stay on schedule and meet business objectives. * Develop & Mentor Talent – Identify and implement programs to develop software engineers and key technical resources, fostering a high-performing team. * Drive Collaboration – Work closely with engineering, operations, finance, and HR to align software development with business goals. * Optimize Software Processes – Develop and maintain best practices for requirement definitions, software development, and third-party contracting. * Vendor & Stakeholder Management – Build and maintain relationships with third-party contractors and senior-level team members. * Monitor & Improve – Track program performance for schedule, technical soundness, quality, field reliability, and financial objectives, implementing corrective actions when necessary. * Strategic Growth – Develop outsourcing strategies in partnership with procurement teams to optimize resources. * Travel – Willingness to travel 10-15% as needed. About you: * Education & Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. * 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a management role. * Technical Expertise: * Strong background in embedded software development (C, C++). * Experience with requirement and development tracking tools (Jira, Jama, Bitbucket, GIT, etc.). * Proven ability to develop scalable software architectures for diverse product lines. * Leadership & Business Acumen: * Track record of building and leading high-performing software teams. * Experience in business case development, cost control, scheduling, and risk management. * Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Collaboration & Execution: * Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and build strong vendor/contractor relationships. * Experience with product development, production environments, and system integration. It would be great if you had: * MBA * PMP Certification About the total compensation package: Salary - $146,500 - 187,500 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience. Relocation – This position may qualify for relocation. Benefits - We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including: * Vacation available on day 1 * 10 paid holidays * Medical and Rx Plan options * Dental and Vision Plan options * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care * Life Insurance and AD&D * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance * ID Theft Protection * Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match * Long-Term Care Insurance * Vacation, Sick, & Volunteer Time * Tuition Aid Program