Owns/influences budgets and operating plans. The role is guided by operating policy. Works with cross functional teams. The role has autonomy within the operational area or a segment within a larger business unit. The role may have a major impact on a small business unit or Family within a Function or P&L. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities
Define and Execute global strategy for Digital, driving commonalities and continual improvement in technology, software development processes and tools
Establish the software architecture vision and execute the delivery of WHXR Appliance for application growth.
Influence GEHC SW platform & technology directions, work with business leadership to define & execute programs to deliver world-class digital solutions.
Drive innovation and growth by driving a culture of external focus, innovation and championing translation of new technologies/ideas into competitive differentiators
Lead the long term strategy (LTS), World Wide Technology Planning (WWTP), World Wide Product Planning (WWPP) and Annual Budgeting for WHXR Digital.
Integrate Quality Management System Processes with effective functional engineering practices (eg : Six Sigma, Lean, Technical Design Review Rigor, Advanced SW Engineering Standards & Tools) for improved product quality and reliability
Drive a culture that ensures outstanding compliance and adherence to product quality in all areas for the Quality Management System in GEHC
Support Adoption of SaaS: Champion the adoption of Software as a Service (SaaS) within WHXR, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of SaaS solutions across various business units.
People Leadership Skills: Exhibit strong leadership skills with responsibility for direct reports; focus on developing and nurturing talent, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving team success.
Partnership with Product Managers: Collaborate closely with product managers to align software development efforts with product roadmaps, ensuring that software solutions meet evolving market needs and business goals.
Experience Managing a Budget: Oversee and manage the annual budget for WHXR’s Digital software, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and financial efficiency in line with strategic goals.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelors degree in Engineering/Science within an appropriate discipline
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the software engineering domain
Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated successful experience in a leadership role for Software Engineering
Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated successful experience leading global teams
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success and experience in applying business management principles and actions to the software engineering function
Demonstrated successful experience developing software in an agile environment
Proven track record to drive global teams to deliver on business and program goals
Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment.... must be responsive and willing to take ownership of issues and drive solutions
Proven communication, coaching and interpersonal skills, at all levels of the organization.... able to energize and inspire
Team player able to work closely with a global team and open to sharing information and best practices with the team
Desired QualificationsAdvanced degree in Engineering or Science
Strong understanding of, and experience in developing, micro-services / API-based software architectures.
Experience with Application deployment on EDGE and on cloud.
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework and LEAN
Business Planning: Strategic planner and thinker with ability to drive change across the site.
Demonstrated competency in providing leadership and direction in regards to cross-functional aspects of technology development
Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
Experience in software development in an agile environment, including previous experience of writing code
Strong multi-generation technology planning experience with an excellent understanding of product system architecture(s), platforms and core functional technologies
Functional Experience: Excellent program management, organizational design, execution planning and control competency
Product, Clinical, Technology & Scientific Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of patient/customer and segment related clinical applications and workflow as well as scientific/engineering methods/theory with an affinity for technology and clinical solutions within a functional domain
Product Life Cycle: Demonstrated experience on global product releases throughout the entire new product development cycle, managing Field Maintenance Instructions (FMIs) and Installed Base releases
Strong business acumen as well as customer focused influencing skills
Proven experience in regulated medical device company
Experience in SaaS Environments: Strong background in working with Software as a Service platforms.
Leadership in Agile Teams with Direct Reports: Proven experience in leading agile software development teams with direct reports, demonstrating effective people management and team development skills.
Strategic Collaboration with Product Management: History of strategic partnership with product management teams, contributing to product vision and influencing decision-making processes.
Budget Management Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in managing budgets within a software engineering context, with a focus on maximizing return on investment and fiscal responsibility.
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