Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

Careers that Change Lives The Engineering R & D function at Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Centre encompasses design, development and Verification testing activities during NPD and Sustaining phases of product development support/ during turnkey NPD Projects for the GBUs. The function is accountable for both design and design transfer support for a product under development. It entails, but is not limited to, activities commonly carried out during the product development lifecycle including Upstream R&D, Concept, Feasibility, Development, Qualification and Post-Market support. A Day in the Life The Engineering Manager Software Quality (R&D) would be accountable to sustain and enhance the Engineering function. This individual directs the overall provision of services, policies, and programs in product engineering to ensure superior performance and delivery to the Global Business Units (GBU)/ SBUs. The individual would also extend support for design, development and Verification of tailored products for the regional/ local market in line with company policies & procedures.The individual would also be responsible for directing efforts in sustaining & enhancing domain verticals in Software development and verification, Test Engineering and other related engineering functions. The individual shall be able to guide and direct managers and COT leaders with diverse skill sets and technologists. The individual would be accountable for the management of the projects within span of engagement at MEIC, aligning cross functional resources on strategic project goals and timelines, reporting progress and project costs, developing relationships with other GBU development teams who can provide strategic partnership in the development process, preparing and monitoring annual budgets, championing teams and creating a culture of success. Position Responsibilities Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Software Engineering Management critical experience (Enterprise, Application & Mobile) People Management critical experience Provide technical leadership for Software testing, test automation and regression. Software development and comfortable with SW development practices and models. Product development experience Stakeholder Management Agile transformation and Change management. Drive Software quality improvement initiatives. Education: Required: Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Computer Sciences, Bio-Technology, Bio-Medical, Electronics or Electrical Engineering from a premium institute. Preferred: Maters in Engineering or Masters in Technology Computer Sciences, Bio-Technology, Bio-Medical, Electronics or Electrical Engineering from a premium institute. Must Have: Minimum Requirements Required Skills/Competencies: Minimum of 12+ years of applicable work experience in a product development & Global team environment specific to SW Product development; Minimum of 5 years of hands-on software development critical experience in implementing large to medium complex software architectures for desktop/ web/ mobile / Cloud/IoT solutions. 5+ years experience in technical leadership or hands-on experience on Web or Cloud based applications 5+ years of People & project management experience Excellent knowledge of Agile software development practices. Expertise in Software testing, Test Automation, Regression Testing and Validation Experience in managing large, complex technology initiatives of strategic importance to the organization involving cross-functional teams. Experience owning, supervising and delivering concurrent software releases using iterative/agile techniques, ensuring on-time delivery and good quality. Prior experience in a large MNC as Engineering Manager is desired. Experience in developing and maintaining a deep technical understanding of GBU product lines and technologies; Experience in developing departmental budget and manages expenses in line with organizational objectives; approves departmental expenditures including capital and manpower expenses; Excellent Technology management, project management skills; demonstrated success executing complex engineering projects with diverse technical teams; management of globally dispersed teams highly-preferred; The position requires a highly collaborative individual with program management critical experience and an understanding of the environment, processes and tools required for efficient and effective delivery of innovative and high-performance medical devices and health care provider solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, negotiating; managing change; goal setting; planning and organizing teamwork; ability to address difficult situations; Must possess managerial courage; must be confident managing risks and making decisions that will likely have a large impact on organizational objectives; Good financial acumen; strong mathematical and financial capabilities; Demonstrated experience managing a large, diverse technical department with budgetary responsibility; Must have leadership skills and personal strength to protect projects from unsubstantial change requests while ensuring project focus remains in place; Fluency in English; Eight Core Competencies: Intellectual Horsepower, Technical Ability, Team Building, Identifying and Developing Talent, Dealing with Ambiguity/Change, Manage Diverse Relationships, Organizational Ability, Comfort Around Higher Management; Up to 15 % travel internationally and domesticPrincipal Working Relationship The individual would work closely with other cross functional teams to ensure proper communication, resource management, and skill development across departments. Builds trusting relationships with SBU/GBU R & D leadership including regional and corporate organizations where needed; is the primary contact for the Engineering R & D function. Nice to Haves Certification in Agile software development Eg. CSM, SAFE Agile certifications. Certified in Six sigma practices is desired. Certification in Software Verification and Validation areas Eg. ISTQB foundation and Advanced. Your Answer Is this the position you were waiting for Then please apply directly via the apply button!About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future. Physical Job Requirements The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America) Additional Information
• Posting Date: Sep 5, 2023
• Travel: No
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