Position Summary:
In this role you will be the program manager for software and bio-informatics programs. You will tackle challenging problems and coordinate high profile projects across multiple software and bio-informatics teams to ensure goals and commitments are met. You will interface with other technology teams and senior leadership to establish scope, schedule, and cost as well as communicating status, issues and risks. Additionally, you will be part of a team integrating scaled agile software development processes into a manufacturing culture and need to be comfortable coaching and mentor others at all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Lead and organize a program of 30-60 software developers in quarterly planning cycles involving Agile/Scrum methodologies similar to the SAFe program level.
Drive a cross-functional leadership team (a.k.a. Core Team) in successfully delivering program commitments.
Collaborate cross-functionally to create and execute software project plans (scope, schedule, staffing plans, quality, risk management, budget, and procurement) and revise them appropriately to meet changing needs and requirements.
Work effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives, correct prioritization, and successful project delivery.
Track project progress to plan (eg. release burndown) and make corrections and/or reset expectations as needed.
Lead senior management reviews and governance meetings for your program’s pool of resources.
Identify, resolve and/or escalate issues as appropriate.
Facilitate tradeoff decisions and removes obstacles.
Continuously analyze and manage program risks to enable successful project completion.
Define and optimize project and program management and overall software development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements:
8 or more years leading and managing complex software application projects.
4 or more years of recent experience managing software development. projects spanning multiple software development teams.
2 or more years of experience working in a highly regulated environment.
experience following traditional project management methodologies. (i.e. phase gate, waterfall etc.)
Must be able to work independently and communicate across all levels of the organization.
Strong understanding of the software development processes and project planning/execution skills that include estimating and scheduling.
Polished communication skills and able to communicate with confidence, clarity, and focus.
Ability to communicate software concepts and considerations to non-software professionals.
Comfortable and experienced presenting to senior leaders.
Ability to understand scientific concepts and relevant technologies such as genome sequencing.
Demonstrated business judgement navigating complex program challenges to deliver enterprise-scale software successfully according to contract.
Excellent leadership skills, you understand how to own the outcome.
Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment, and ability to influence at all levels.
Demonstrated success championing and delivering improvements to the software development and program management processes of a growing organization.
Experienced with using JIRA or equivalent to manage software development.
Experience/Education:
Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
Business training such as an MBA degree, business certificate, or equivalent is not required but is helpful.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Softwaredevelopment/programmingexperience
Familiar with Medical Device Manufacturing and Design Controls for the development of medical devices such as 21CFR820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
Prior experience managing software in FDA regulated environments
PreferredCertifications:SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Scrum Master, Scrum Product Owner, PMI PMP
Experience using and rolling out JIRA Portfolio, Align or equivalent technologies is desired.
Experience integrating deliverables spanning host software, web/cloud, embedded software, and hardware deliveries
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
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