Manager, Engineering

Manager, Engineering
USX HEADQUARTERS
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Position open to remote: Limited

Who We Are:
Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?
Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Unlimited Vacation
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site work out facility

Primary Position Purpose:

Manage, coach, and support an IT team while maintaining a hands-on approach. Partner to create a technical strategy for proposed product improvements and new products.

Position Functions:

Communicate goals with team, Product, and leadership.

Design solutions with a focus on scalability, performance, and transparency.

Work closely with Product Team to deliver the right solution while understanding prioritization.

Stay up to date with relevant technologies and their potential application at U.S. Xpress

Demonstrate holistic thinking, strategic agility, and leadership with all levels of the organization.

Hire, lead, and train direct reports

Work to clear roadblocks for team.

Build positive relationships across Product and Engineering.

Collaborate in-person with all levels of the organization to harness collective intelligence of the workforce.

Attend all in-person meetings and trainings on recent developments, goals, and objectives. Participate in such discussions by offering input and advice.

Regularly engage remotely and in-person with customers and potential customers to establish rapport, open communication, and expectations.

Build credibility and trust among managed employees by providing prompt and constructive feedback in office when observing such need.

Lead and facilitate regularly scheduled meetings and in-person trainings that harmonize collaboration internal to the department and external to other SBUs.

Determine best practices and reinforce constructive and positive feedback through face-to-face interactions with employees on the floor in real time.

What Were Looking For:

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field required

Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a member of a software engineering team

Transportation, Logistics, and/or Tech industry experience a plus

Skills & Abilities

Competency in one major enterprise software area: RPGLE, EDI, Robotic Process Automation, .NET, Java, or External Integrations

Superior verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills

Ability to effectively exercise tact, discretion, judgment, and diplomacy when interacting and/or negotiating with internal and external customers and senior management and ability to communicate with others in antagonistic situations using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict and maintain professionalism in accordance with corporate standards

Strong technical knowledge

Ability to present and explain technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding

Initiative and eagerness to work in a dynamic environment

Able to work cross functionally and discuss technical concepts with both technical and non-technical audiences of varying seniority

Ability and willingness to accept responsibility

Willingness to challenge established practices and draw relevant conclusions, including the persistence and willingness to take calculated risk

Ability to stimulate, market, and sell new ideas within the organization

Excellent human resource management skills to effectively lead and direct a diverse work group to achieve results through team efforts, and the desire and ability to motivate, persuade and direct the activities of others

Ability to act as a managerial advisor on professional and technical issues with a view towards reaching strategic decisions

Ability to manage conflicting demands for resources through negotiation

Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment and/or crisis and render good decisions to resolve the problems, maintain safety, and ensure adherence to Corporate Code of Conduct

Adept at assessing organizational dynamics and managing change

Works quickly and efficiently. Able to test solutions, learn, and iterate quickly

Proactive and pragmatic problem solver

Communicates effectively across multiple mediums

Licenses & Certifications

N/A

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal office settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

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