Manager Software Engineering

About Us:

Working in technology at Elsevier means that your work really does matter — it changes lives. You’ll see the real‑world impact of your day‑to‑day efforts as we support researchers, clinicians, and educators around the globe.

Our technologists apply advanced technologies to reduce bias in academia, improve clinical decision‑making, and deliver trusted, data‑driven solutions. Whether you’re building platforms, leading teams, or shaping technical strategy, you’ll be helping solve meaningful problems that advance science and healthcare.

About Our Team:

Elsevier Clinical Solutions builds and operates software that supports healthcare professionals with evidence‑based tools and insights. This role is part of the foundation of Elsevier’s Technology Hub in Mexico City and represents one of the first two engineering managers establishing the local management layer.

You will lead teams working closely with product, project, and architecture partners, as well as offshore development teams, to deliver scalable, reliable, and high‑quality software solutions.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Software Engineering to provide leadership, direction, and technical vision across software development teams supporting Clinical Solutions. This role combines people leadership, technical expertise, and delivery ownership, ensuring the successful execution of software initiatives across the full development lifecycle.

You will be responsible for managing engineers and contractors, guiding technical decisions, ensuring delivery excellence, and reporting progress to senior leadership. In addition, you will help identify and develop talent, define resource strategies, and contribute to budget and capacity planning.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop software engineers, offshore contractors, consultants, and interns.

• Manage performance, hiring, onboarding, feedback, and career development.

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and inclusion.

• Ensure teams have the training, tools, and resources needed to succeed.

Technical & Delivery Ownership

• Provide technical leadership and act as a senior point of expertise across development initiatives.

• Lead architecture and design discussions for complex, large‑scale systems.

• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture, development standards, and best practices.

• Write and review complex, advanced code when needed.

• Oversee system, integration, and user acceptance testing cycles to ensure high‑quality outcomes.

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for internal and external technology partners.

Strategy, Planning & Collaboration

• Partner closely with product, project, and engineering peers to plan and deliver software components.

• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation using established tools and methodologies.

• Recommend technical strategies and contribute to the evolution of platform architecture.

• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to senior and executive management.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and customers to address system issues and identify alternative solutions when needed.

Requirements:

Experience & Education

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.

• 2+ years of people management experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience (advanced degree preferred).

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience with large, complex software systems and enterprise‑scale architectures.

• Proficiency across multiple development languages and platforms, including (but not limited to):
  Java/J2EE, JavaScript, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, .NET, Windows, UNIX.

• Deep knowledge of database technologies, data modeling, optimization, and performance tuning.

• Experience with test‑driven development, code reviews, and modern SDLC practices.

• Expertise in Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.

• Strong understanding of offshore delivery models, managed services, and staff augmentation.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, development tooling, and project management platforms.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional and offshore teams effectively.

• Strong budgeting, planning, and financial management skills.

• Advanced problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical audiences, including senior leadership.

Work in a Way That Works for You:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. With wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we support both your immediate responsibilities and long‑term career goals.

This is a hybrid role, combining in‑person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work, aligned with your team’s cadence and engineering rituals.

Working for You

We know that your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. Some of the benefits we are delighted to offer include:

• Private Medical and Dental Plan

• Savings Fund

• Life Insurance

• Meal / Grocery Voucher

About the Business:

A global leader in information and analytics, Elsevier helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. By combining trusted content with data and analytics, we support research, education, and clinical practice worldwide. What you do every day will help advance science, healthcare, and human progress.