Your opportunity
At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together.
We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
As a Senior Manager, Software Development & Engineering Lead within Finance & Corporate Administration Technology , you will play a critical role in advancing Schwab's multi-year transformation by delivering scalable, high-performing technology solutions that support core finance functions. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy and technology execution, partnering closely with product owners, finance stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise priorities and drive measurable outcomes.
This is an opportunity to lead with ownership, influence, and impact, while shaping how technology enables enterprise transformation.
You will lead multiple Agile teams responsible for both delivery and ongoing support of applications spanning core accounting, vendor management, regulatory reporting, and enterprise planning.
Success in this role requires strong decision-making and the ability to prioritize competing initiatives while maintaining alignment with business goals and evolving technology strategies. You will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, guiding teams through planning, execution, and release while ensuring quality, scalability, and operational excellence.
This is a people leader position that requires navigating a complex environment and includes managing full-time employees, contractors, and offshore partners. You will build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams, translating business needs into actionable technology outcomes and communicating progress, risks, and opportunities to leadership. With a focus on modernization, you will help drive adoption of cloud-based and SaaS solutions, support the transition from legacy systems, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and user experience.
What you have
To ensure that we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have:
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in information technology, including project delivery and vendor management
5+ years of experience leading teams, including managing teams of 10+ direct and/or indirect reports
5+ years of experience delivering medium to large, complex initiatives using Agile methodologies
Experience leading multiple Agile teams and managing backlogs aligned to business roadmaps
Experience with planning and coordination across initiatives, including release and change management
Experience working with SaaS platforms and migrating on-premise applications to modern architectures
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and support
Experience building and supporting scalable, enterprise-level distributed applications
Proficiency with collaboration and workflow tools such as Jira and Confluence
Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, global environment across multiple time zones
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in the financial services industry
Experience with test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD)
Experience working with both relational and NoSQL database technologies
Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale technology transformations or modernization efforts
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What's in it for you
At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
What's in it for you:
At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.
