Director, Engineering

Job Description

• Minimum Qualifications:More specifically, it is anticipated that the ideal candidate will possess the following direct experiences and skills during their progressive career (as they relate to the specified technology domains below):Technology Acumen & Vision
  • Broad knowledge and is frequently described as visionary . Strong Cloud, IoT platforms, Edge Computing and/or Data & Machine Learning platforms related technology foundations with solid understanding of disruptive technologies and developing innovative software solutions leveraging contemporary cloud-native and data-first SaaS/PaaS solutions or IoT platforms.
  • Strong technical expertise in software development, architectural patterns and tradeoffs, and operations acumen, with years of experience leading in high growth companies that leverage IoT, Data, cloud or SaaS/PaaS solutions (preferably in industrial, life sciences, healthcare or manufacturing markets).
  • Designed, developed, deployed and scaled end-to-end cloud-based and hybrid (on-premise) cloud or SaaS/PaaS solutions (preferably IoT and Edge solutions) including backend micro-services and APIs as well as customer-facing user experiences (mobile and web apps).
  • Successful years of experience in developing customer-facing and market-selling contemporary software services and applications
  Setting Strategy
  • Prior experience communicating the vision and strategy in bold, persuasive terms gaining buy-in from all relevant stakeholders. S/he will be accessible, yet an independent thinker, embracing and synthesizing disparate views. Experience managing what if scenarios and managing a high degree of ambiguity well.
  • Ability to define issues clearly, despite ambiguity and take a holistic perspective when making decisions.
  • Experience of strong awareness of both external and internal best practice perspectives, anticipating industry and product trends, capability prioritization and tradeoffs, balancing business needs versus technical and resource constraints. All while maintaining a balanced and fresh viewpoint.
  • Experience defining and deploying effective, efficient and scalable engineering organizational strategies, hiring and talent building strategies.
  • Executing for Results
  • Distinct track record of demonstrating Organizational Agility by balancing the role of strategist with simultaneously setting and achieving aggressive short and long-term milestones and metrics, managing and delivering results in a high-urgency, high-growth environment.
  • Distinct track record of software product engineering operational excellence and program management.
  • Proven experience rapidly building and growing large engineering teams in India.
  • Prior experience of owning and driving accountability for success (timeliness, velocity, completeness, quality, cost) of all product work and initiatives.
  • Proven experience in building and maintaining budget plans, forecasts, tracking and overall financial managements of software development and engineering operations/DevOps teams
  • Prior experience of superior organizational skills and an affinity for detail. Track record of simultaneously managing multiple, mission-critical projects and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Broad and Deep understanding of technology best practices, including, but not limited to: agile SDLC, release management, metric tracking, DevOps, ITIL, and cloud-based service management, and have implemented best practices in a former role with proven results.
  Leading Teams
  • Successful track record to attract, retain, coach, develop, and mentor IoT/Edge or Data/ML specialists and product management talent. Created a culture of openness and collaboration that fosters innovation. Inspired others to achieve results.
  • Demonstrated acumen in organizational change and design for best-in-class contemporary SaaS/PaaS solutions.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills servant leader with the ability to collaborate, leading through influence across a complex, global organization to drive direction. Strong facilitation and negotiation skills.
  • Proven ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people and senior leadership may understand
  • Building Relationships and Using Influence
  • Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability and personal style to inspire confidence and work successfully with varied audiences.
  • An engaging, open, genuine personality that naturally encourages interaction with individuals at all levels.
  Other qualifications:
  • 10+ yrs in senior management/executive leadership roles in software product management and/or engineering. 15+ yrs total in software engineering and/or product management
  • Compelling leadership style, consistent with Danaher values and culture. Presence and stature to generate respect, trust and a positive image for the organization; credibility through demonstrated expertise.
  • Highest levels of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
  • Likes to win, has fun doing it, and energizes the organization around a winning agenda
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. MS or MBA preferred.

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