Manager, Software Engineering (Pega)

What's Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.

That's Nice, But What's the Job?

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time.

In short, as a Manager, Software Engineering on our team, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of Pega projects, ensuring that timelines and quality standards are consistently met. In this management role, you will motivate and inspire your team, leveraging their unique strengths while managing performance to deliver on business expectations.

In long, our Manager, Software Engineering is responsible for:

• 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.

What Kind of Folks Are We Looking For?

• Technical Leadership: Proven ability to lead the delivery of complex Pega projects and design workflows using Pega capabilities.

• Mentorship: Strong capability to effectively mentor others, develop skills outside of the team's comfort zone, and guide junior members on Agile principles.

• Strategic Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business needs, driving collaboration across cross-functional groups.

• Continuous Learning: A mindset focused on utilizing innovative approaches to improve project outcomes and encouraging the team to do the same.

The Specifics.

• 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 equivelant work experience.

• Experience having direct reports is preferred but not required.

• 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.

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So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Work From Home. Feel free to rock the casual wear while still being camera ready. You will be working from your home office (in an approved city & state) and make sure you have a conducive and quiet workspace with no distractions and reliable and secure internet.
• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait, There's More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We're as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we'll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well... money matters!
• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we'll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don't forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we'll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!