Job Description:
The Director of Software Engineering is responsible for providing resource management and technical leadership in the design and development of state-of-the-art software across all Dublin based product portfolios in a matrix managed environment
Identify state of the art software tools, technology, methodologies, and processes for the software organization. Pilot these in the organization and on projects, Contribute directly to software technical discussions (technology, platforms, architecture and designs) through knowledge and experience in Software Engineering.
Plan projects, provide technical direction, and coordinate the efforts of software engineers in performance of assigned projects including identifying risks/issues. Build a multiyear software resourcing strategy and plan balancing the strategic value of work and operational efficiency. Lead, coach, appraise and develop the internal software team, including hiring well qualified personnel, and effectively manage external software partners.
Manage software headcount plans and budgets to achieve business assigned targets. Develop multiple creative solutions when conflicts occur.
Ensure compliance to regulatory requirements, the Zeiss product development process and best in class good commercial software engineering practices.
Work with Marketing, PLCT members, and other CZM software departments to plan and develop new software products. Where practical, drive global development efficiencies in software development.
Write and conduct semiannual and annual appraisals for the group members.
Evaluate individual and team performance of the software group, executing development and performance plans as needed.
Create a culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering required. MBA or advanced Technical Management degree is preferred.
Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience in commercial software development required.
Ten (10) years functional management experience in product development or related roles Five (5) years’ experience building high performance organizations
Five (5) years’ experience in program management (multiple large projects) leadership roles Five (5) years’ experience planning and managing multi-million dollar project and/or cost center budgets.
Multiple industry software development experience required, medical device development experience particularly for large capital equipment preferred.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication at the subordinate, peer and project level required and at the executive level desired.
Demonstrated ability to establish and ensure adherence to operational objectives, work plans, budgets, schedules, and performance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to identify and adapt quickly to change and work in highly dynamic environment.
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