Software Development Manager

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Bannockburn, IL, USA
In-Office
135K-150K Annually
Senior level
Sports
The Role
Lead and mentor a software development team, manage the full SDLC, drive architecture and best practices, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver scalable, high-quality software while promoting continuous improvement.
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About Us:

Champro® is a privately-owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30+ years. We deliver high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best overall values in team sports products.

Position:

Join our team as a hands-on Software Development Manager, where you'll lead a talented team of developers, drive technical innovation, and deliver impactful software solutions that support our business growth. This role combines leadership, strategic thinking, and deep technical expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment..

Responsibilities:

· Lead, coach, and mentor a team of software developers, helping them grow technically and professionally.

· Manage the full software development lifecycle — from planning and execution to delivery — ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and high quality.

· Collaborate with product management, QA, and operations to align development efforts with business priorities.

· Champion best practices in coding, architecture, and design to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software.

· Act as a technical resource and problem-solver for your team, especially when tackling complex challenges.

· Promote a culture of continuous improvement through process enhancements and innovation.

· Conduct performance reviews, offer actionable feedback, and identify growth opportunities for team members.

· Stay on top of emerging technologies and trends, bringing relevant innovations into your team’s work.

· Balance resource allocation, team capacity, and project priorities to deliver results.

Skills and Qualifications:

· 3+ years in a leadership role managing software developers.

· 7+ years of hands-on experience with:

· ASP.NET (C#/VB.NET, Web Forms, MVC, Web Services)

· SQL Server development

· JavaScript and Telerik UI

· Deep understanding of SOLID principles and software design patterns.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

· Proven ability to interpret data, make informed decisions, and lead teams through change.

· Comfortable navigating cross-functional collaboration and managing multiple stakeholders.

· Experience in a dynamic environment where adaptability and continuous learning are key.

· Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.

· Bonus: Familiarity with cloud platforms, containers, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or NetSuite.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.

· Certifications in project management or software development methodologies are a plus.

Company Culture:

We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers’ expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions

Skills Required

  • 3+ years in a leadership role managing software developers
  • 7+ years hands-on experience with ASP.NET (C#/VB.NET, Web Forms, MVC, Web Services)
  • SQL Server development experience
  • JavaScript experience
  • Telerik UI experience
  • Deep understanding of SOLID principles and software design patterns
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to interpret data, make informed decisions, and lead teams through change
  • Comfortable navigating cross-functional collaboration and managing multiple stakeholders
  • Experience in a dynamic environment where adaptability and continuous learning are key
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field
  • Certifications in project management or software development methodologies
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms
  • Familiarity with containers
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with automated testing
  • Familiarity with NetSuite
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The Company
HQ: Wheeling, IL
135 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

CHAMPRO® is a manufacturer of sports equipment and apparel and distributes via sports specialty retailers. Mission Statement: Champro Sports® will deliver high value traditional and innovative athletic equipment and apparel to sporting goods specialty stores via outstanding, integrity driven customer service.

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