Chief Software Engineering Manager

Job Description  At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals, we proudly serve 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and 9 countries worldwide.

As a trusted partner, our employees embody our core values by consistently delivering excellence, taking full ownership, and developing innovative solutions that enable critical missions and ensure the safety of our global customers and team members. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary  Chief Software Engineering Manager in Swansea, IL or Maryland Heights, MO  to lead our technology strategy and oversee both software development and information technology (IT) services to serve our team and meet the demands of our government and commercial clients.

This leader will play a critical role in shaping the technological direction of the company, ensuring that our offerings are aligned with industry standards, government regulations, and best practices in IT management. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead our business into the future, focused on serving as a trusted partner to our customers, providing exceptional software products and services in support of U.S. and foreign military defense operations.

We developed the market-leading maintenance, repair and overhaul software solution and we have a long legacy advancing the DoD's cornerstone logistics command and control applications. We also support next-generation mission planning software across multiple platforms including the F-22, F-15, F-18, MQ-25, and Tomahawk Cruise Missile.
Drive innovation in software development practices, methodologies, and technologies to enhance product offerings and improve service delivery
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our IT infrastructure, ensuring it supports the software development lifecycle and meets the operational needs of the organization
Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies and practices to protect sensitive government data and ensure compliance with federal regulations
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, IT professionals, and technical staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance
Collaborate with government and commercial clients, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions
Oversee the technology budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources including vendor relationships to support development initiatives, IT operations, and infrastructure needs
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and innovation in both software and IT services
Identify potential risks associated with technology initiatives and develop mitigation strategies to address them
Manage and provide developmental opportunities for employees and mid-level managers
10+ years of leadership experience in software development, with a focus on government contracting and services
~ A demonstrated track record of managing technical teams and driving successful projects
~3+ years of experience providing technical software development direction in support of capture and business development activities
~ In-depth knowledge of the entire SDLC process including software development methodologies (Agile, Dev Ops, etc.)
~ Familiarity with government regulations and compliance standards related to software development and cybersecurity
~ 5+ years of experience in IT operations management, with a focus on government contracting and services including government regulations and compliance standards related to IT operations
~ Knowledge of best practices in IT infrastructure…