Software Development Manager - z/VM

**Introduction** At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress. **Your role and responsibilities** The z/VM Development Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the development, enhancement, and maintenance of IBM's z/VM virtualization platform. This position requires a seasoned professional who can lead a team of skilled engineers in delivering innovative solutions for enterprise mainframe virtualization while ensuring product quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. The role combines deep technical expertise in z/VM architecture with strong people management and strategic planning capabilities. * Lead and mentor a team of z/VM software developers, managing performance and fostering career development while building a collaborative, high-performing culture. * Define and drive the technical roadmap for z/VM development initiatives, collaborating with product management and stakeholders to align priorities with business objectives. * Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality releases while driving continuous improvement in processes and methodologies. * Establish coding standards, testing practices, and quality metrics while monitoring z/VM performance, scalability, and reliability. * Partner with cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, and represent the team in design discussions and executive briefings. * Engage with customers and the z/VM community to gather feedback, promote innovation through research initiatives, and stay current with industry trends in virtualization and mainframe technologies. **Required technical and professional expertise** * 10+ years of software development experience with at least 5 years in technical leadership or management roles. • Deep Expertise in Software Development: Proven experience in designing, developing, testing, and delivering software offerings using the latest technologies, with a strong understanding of IBM Z systems. • Experience with Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead or participate in organization planning, providing leadership and support to ensure that business objectives are met, and fostering teamwork and inclusion across organizations, cultures, and geographies. • Strategic Business Acumen: Experience in driving business results, including meeting client satisfaction, productivity, financial, and other business measurements, with a strong understanding of IBM's strategic direction. • Talent Development and Management: Proven experience in advising and coaching employees to develop their skills and capabilities, establishing clear performance expectations, and holding people accountable for results. • Change Management and Innovation: Experience in supporting change, encouraging employees to innovate, evaluating suggestions, and removing obstacles to implementation, with a strong focus on enhancing IBM's climate and business results. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Deep knowledge of z/VM architecture, components, and internals with strong programming skills in assembler, C, C++, or REXX. Solid understanding of mainframe operating systems (z/OS, z/VM, Linux on Z), virtualization concepts, hypervisors, and resource management. * Experience with system programming, kernel development, low-level debugging, and mainframe hardware architecture (IBM Z systems). IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.