Project Manager – Software Engineering

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Software Engineering Project Management is responsible for managing the execution of programs and/or projects consisting of single or multiple projects. This position works within the constraints of budget, schedule and scope while managing and communicating risk and ensuring adherence to established processes and methodologies. Seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, and experienced individual to lead Agile software development. The ideal candidate is a professional who has served as a program or project manager for a company that develops enterprise-class software applications, has led multiple teams of 10+ software engineers indirectly reporting to the candidate, with experience in managing geographically dispersed teams. Strong management skills with a proven record of providing direction and leadership to others are essential. The candidate must be a highly effective communicator and problem-solver. The candidate must also possess demonstrated skills in leading and managing change. The selected candidate will bring new ideas, creativity and perspectives to our organization. You will lead by example, with leadership focused on accountability, collaboration, and transparency. You will also nurture a sense of camaraderie, success and appreciation among your team, and identify opportunities to improve team performance and effectiveness. Excellent communication and cooperation within the Product Development organization and with all departments/stakeholders within the business unit (and beyond) is essential for success. Accountability Demonstrates advanced knowledge of project and program management principles. Uses project management tools to manage large and complex projects or programs. Defines and manages scope, time and resources of large scale, complex projects or programs. Facilitates identification of project or program risks/issues, develops and assigns responsibility for mitigation/resolution actions; manages mitigation plan. Refines project management methodologies for quality and project or program risk management. Synthesizes critical information and communicates business implications to stakeholders. Consults with the senior management team and non-technology organization personnel. Has depth and breadth of experience in project management; integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Applies in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard situations. Provides leadership in the form of coaching, mentoring, and/or training. Acts as a key contributor in a complex environment. Measures project performance for schedule and resource effort variance. The following are qualifications specific to the available position(s) for which this role applies. These provide position specific context for the type of work to be performed and the required domain knowledge. Minimal Qualifications This position will engage business stakeholders to manage and deliver clinically-oriented data analytics applications and services. Bachelor's degree in related field required. 6+ years related work experience in Software Engineering. Experience in highly government-regulated or healthcare/medical device environments. Experience leading cross-functional global teams toward operational objectives (dotted line reports only) . Experience managing multiple project deployments and integrations. Previously demonstrated aptitude to contribute to strategic goal setting for department/business units. Experience managing conflict. Experience effectively and confidently writing and speaking demonstrating clear presentation skills Experience working with matrixed resources within assigned programs and/or projects. Solid understanding of software development work, practices and culture, understanding technical jargon not hands on coding. Experience in delivering products within an end-to-end software development life cycle (SDLC). Practical knowledge and application of Agile software development principles. Understanding of and experience in stage-gate or similar innovation management process. Experience in meeting facilitation, action item traction and follow up. Preferred Skill/Knowledge Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Project Management Professional (PMP)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 6+ years related work experience in Software Engineering.
• Experience in highly government-regulated or healthcare/medical device environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional global teams toward operational objectives (dotted line reports only).
• Experience managing multiple project deployments and integrations.
• Previously demonstrated aptitude to contribute to strategic goal setting for department/business units.
• Experience managing conflict.
• Experience effectively and confidently writing and speaking demonstrating clear presentation skills.
• Experience working with matrixed resources within assigned programs and/or projects.
• Solid understanding of software development work, practices and culture, understanding technical jargon not hands on coding.
• Experience in delivering products within an end-to-end software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Practical knowledge and application of Agile software development principles.
• Understanding of and experience in stage-gate or similar innovation management process.
• Experience in meeting facilitation, action item traction and follow up.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

• Managing the execution of programs and/or projects consisting of single or multiple projects.
• Working within the constraints of budget, schedule and scope.
• Managing and communicating risk.
• Ensuring adherence to established processes and methodologies.
• Leading Agile software development.
• Leading multiple teams of 10+ software engineers indirectly reporting to the candidate.
• Managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Providing direction and leadership to others.
• Leading and managing change.
• Bringing new ideas, creativity and perspectives to the organization.
• Leading by example with a focus on accountability, collaboration, and transparency.
• Nurturing a sense of camaraderie, success and appreciation among the team.
• Identifying opportunities to improve team performance and effectiveness.
• Ensuring excellent communication and cooperation within the Product Development organization and with all departments/stakeholders.
• Demonstrating advanced knowledge of project and program management principles.
• Using project management tools to manage large and complex projects or programs.
• Defining and managing scope, time and resources of large scale, complex projects or programs.
• Facilitating identification of project or program risks/issues, developing and assigning responsibility for mitigation/resolution actions; managing mitigation plan.
• Refining project management methodologies for quality and project or program risk management.
• Synthesizing critical information and communicating business implications to stakeholders.
• Consulting with the senior management team and non-technology organization personnel.
• Integrating knowledge of business and functional priorities.
• Applying in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard situations.
• Providing leadership in the form of coaching, mentoring, and/or training.
• Acting as a key contributor in a complex environment.
• Measuring project performance for schedule and resource effort variance.
• Engaging business stakeholders to manage and deliver clinically-oriented data analytics applications and services.
• Managing multiple project deployments and integrations.
• Contributing to strategic goal setting for department/business units.
• Managing conflict.
• Working with matrixed resources within assigned programs and/or projects.
• Delivering products within an end-to-end software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Applying Agile software development principles.
• Understanding and applying stage-gate or similar innovation management process.
• Meeting facilitation, action item traction and follow up.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program
• Competitive package of compensation and benefits programs
• Opportunities for reward and recognition that promote a performance-based culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior