New role with an excellent client based in the west of Ireland, you will be responsible for the management of the clients software development departments 500+ software engineers in various sites (Ireland, Egypt & India); responsible for budgetary, project delivery and quality targets for the client are achieved.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Management of software engineering activity globally for the clients Product Line.
- Software budget management of R&D projects for all centres.
- Software project delivery across all the clients locations for all centres.
- Responsibility for the quality and robustness of the Software design and release process through regular design reviews and extensive use of the clients Software Development processes and tools.
- Optimisation and standardisation of Software development processes and tools:
- Promotion and use of ASPICE, LLC & RAISE standard development and deployment.
- Promote the deployment of RAISE in all dept. activities and ensure all staff in dept. are familiar with the same through training and on the job experience.
- Participate in formal product Design Reviews and Software Reviews
- Deliver regular status reports and performance metrics for your team, including sub contractors.
- Ensure efficient Management and communication and control mechanisms are in place for all staff globally.
- Manage and prioritise global staff allocation (500+ employees) across all projects within budget parameters for the Product Segment including Ireland, India, US, Egypt, and other development sites.
- Support & drive Recruitment, MTP Planning, Contract supplier selection and negotiation, in different sites.
- Support CAA process by providing accurate estimates for dept deliverables
- Assist Business Development Department with Feasibility Studies and subsequent RFQ’s as required
- Assist R&D Director with Budget and department planning both technical and financial.
- Identify and deliver actions to contribute to overall R&D efficiencies in the department.
- Ensure professional management of technical communication with relevant customers and suppliers
- Sponsor Innovation and creativity in the development of all products
- Facilitate and review the training programs for software engineers in areas such as development processes, software best practise, new standards, new technologies and functional safety.
- Develop and manage training plans and training content for dept staff.
- HR management tasks such as Annual Reviews and Disciplinary action (if required) will be carried out in consultation with the Department Manager.
Requirements
- A Relevant Technical Engineering Degree eg. Electronics Engineering\Software Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years + experience working in Software/R&D product development role
- Excellent people management skills, minimum of 8 years+ experience.
- Proven ability to deliver software projects on time and within budget
- Experience in managing a global team of SW developers.
- The ability to motivate and mobilise teams.
- Experience in multisite development projects
- ( eg: Communication, tools, Project delivery, Budget etc)
- Experience in customer communication and engagement
- Good team player with proven leadership ability
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Confident, articulate, self-motivated, determined, energetic
For more information contact me on 0879728431 or annemarie@amfconsulting.ie