Manager, Hybris Platform (Remote)

Company: Simpson Strong-Tie
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

BE A MAKERAt Simpson Strong-Tie, there's a common thread connecting the people who work here: the drive to make things better and figure out how to get it done. We call it the Maker mindset. For over 60 years, our employees have fostered a collaborative workplace where people are engaged in creative thinking from the first day on the job onward. No matter what role you're in - from production, to sales, to engineering - you'll contribute to the growth and success of the company by having a Maker mindset.When you think of the best a family has to offer - support, collaboration and respect - that's what we value. When there's a win, we'll cheer you on. When there's a snag, coworkers step in to help you out. Working on solutions together is just the way we do things here, and that creates an atmosphere that often feels like home.You'll work alongside talented, passionate, dedicated, humble and genuinely kind people who are all contributing to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. It's this mission and our strong people-focused values that have made Simpson Strong-Tie a unique place to work - a place where you can connect, create and build your career. We invite you tolearn moreabout our culture and why our employees are our most loyal customers.YOUYou want to be an important member of a strong team of other makers who take pride in their work and support each other.As the Manager of Hybris Platform, you'll be a member of the IT Applications team, supporting both the product information system and the B2B E-commerce system which run on a Hybris CCV2 environment. You'll be responsible for managing the Hybris development team, including US domestic developers and offshore developers. You'll play a critical role in managing Hybris development resources, working with business stakeholders to prioritize projects. You will work with project managers to plan for development resources and technical timeline as well as work with technical architects to finalize the solution designs. Furthermore, you should will guide vendor selection processes, including writing RFP's, reviewing vendor proposals, interviewing vendors and facilitating final selection meetings with the senior IT management team. You shall review SOWs from vendors, approve vendor timesheets, and vendor invoices. Finally, you are required building strong relationships with internal business customers, the technology team and consultants to share and communicate ideas both orally and in writing.If career growth is important to you, we not only know how to help you with that, it's what we love to do:.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)Manage a development team, including Simpson developers, as well vendor resources both onsite and offshore. Work with business stakeholders to understand business processes and requirements. Work with Hybris architects and other technical subject matter experts to develop strategies for sustainable and flexible systems to meet both immediate and long-term business needs. Develop technical specifications and ensure that new technology solutions are designed for optimally for availability and features. Apply architectural and engineering concepts to design solutions that meet operational requirements; such as scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability and manageability. Ensure adoption of best practices and standards for development, support, quality control and documentation. (40%)Work with the business to understand business objectives, business process and business requirements. Guide the business to understand the best technical solutions for their business requirements. Work with all business partners to prioritize business projects, work with project managers to plan for development resources. Assist in Service Management policies and processes to effectively support the domain. Assist in IT Processes including Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management and Performance Management. Review the ongoing development process for improvement opportunities. (30%)Enforce technical standards, best practice guidelines, and documentation standards for development processes. Ensure that standards are adhered to, and that documentation and change control processes are followed across the Hybris development team. (10%)Works with partners and vendor organizations and provide oversight on all technical deliverables. Ensure that we have consistency across all our processes and enhancement work. Ensure that work provided by our partners meet Simpson's internal standards, and be ultimately accountable for the solutions delivered. (10%)Participates and provides input to overall IT Systems and Applications Strategy for IT, and drives the overall realization of value for IT Initiatives. Will be jointly responsible for Data Governance initiatives and will help to make sure that Data Governance goals are met. (10%)DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEIf you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• B.S. degree in engineering, computer science or related technical field required.
• 5 years' experience managing development teams; have track records of successfully managing and delivering large software development projects within timeline and budget. Experience managing offshore development teams is a plus.
• 7 years of experience in design, development of product information systems or ecommerce systems.
• 7 years of experience in system analysis, documentation and designing technical specifications of the processes.
• 5 years of experience in Java J2EE and spring framework development.
• 5 years of experience in web service API design and implementation. Good knowledge in SOAP/REST web service and SAP hybris.
• Experience with SAP Hybris PIM/WCMS, Java API framework preferred.
• Experience with ecommerce system design preferred.
• Leadership: Self-starter who demonstrates creativity in solving problems or generating improvement ideas. Able to prioritize competing or conflicting requests. Must exhibit strong communication skills. Supports and maintains positive attitude and vision with peers, associates, team members and management.
• Relationship building: Ability to work collaboratively with employees within department and across functions. Ability to maintain an open, approachable manner, and treat others respectfully.
• Communication: Ability to use language that is appropriate to the audience, occasion, and purpose. Ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audienceTRAVEL REQUIREDThis job requires 10% domestic travel.WORK STATUS & LOCATIONThis full-time, exempt position is located in Pleasanton, CA and is available to work remote. Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.RELOCATIONRelocation help is available for this position.Pay$119200 - $160900 / yearREWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIEWe recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
  • Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
  • Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana/THC, phencyclidine, and opiates.#NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow

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