Director Sleep & Respiratory Care Embedded Software

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The Engineering Director delivers program goals by coordinating engineering and cross-functional activities for a given product portfolio, spanning Advanced development, New product introduction as well as Sustaining engineering.

Responsible for Embedded Software (SW) Engineering activities

You are a key member of the Development Management Team and determines, in consultation with the Management Team, the department’s objectives, policies, processes and budgets on short and long term, makes sure that the organization can meet the objectives and ensures that the roles and responsibilities are put in place.

Your role:

• Head the SW engineering teams responsible for embedded SW activities.

• Work collaboratively with a cross function team within the engineering team and beyond.

• Coordinate with other leaders in the organization to plan resources and budgets for programs.

• Provide stakeholders with regular project/program performance status, variances to plan and identification of corrective actions, risks and mitigation plans, etc.

• Keep up-to-date with technical basics and new technology, in order to optimize the goals of each project and maximize synergy between the projects.

• Formulates and implements long-term vision/direction/strategy: steering the group to add maximum value to the business in the future. Aligns the strategy with the current and future customer needs. Content-wise inspires and contributes to cross-organizational strategy and project teams working on innovation themes and breakthroughs.

• Manages capabilities of the department; to develop and maintain a long-term view on the required competences and knowledge to introduce new technology. Ensures that there are adequate resources and tools at the proper time, is responsible for the technology and architecture in the department, and is responsible for maintaining and improving the department’s knowledge and expertise.

• Ensures appropriate personnel management practices regarding recruitment and selection, adequate staffing, remuneration, performance appraisals, education and training, and management development policy.

• Ensures an engaged, innovative, and inspiring working environment in the department by motivating, challenging, and coaching the department 's employees towards growth, manages and optimizes the innovative climate, stimulating entrepreneurship and driving engagement.

• Is co-responsible for achieving operational plans, guides Project Managers/Leaders and ensures the optimal allocation of personnel to the projects and effective project management.

• Ensures excellent project execution by constantly optimizing project management practices in the department to exceed customer expectations.

• Cooperates with relevant parties outside of the department. Works across the borders of the own department – e.g. formulate strategies or project proposals across department borders, cooperating with other department heads, programs and the business. Establishes a network with relevant players; scientific relations outside of the department and with the business - on all topics, and actively using this network to obtain input on technological developments, identifying trends and opportunities.

• Knows the customers well and uses that knowledge in the role and takes data driven decisions.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 8+ years of experience in leading and driving an Embedded Software team to fulfill project commitments, Healthcare background is high advantage.

• You have experience directly managing people.

• You have demonstrated experience managing complex programs.

• Prior medical product development and 510k experience is preferred.

• You have the ability to manage stakeholders and build/lead global teams.

• Your skills include the ability to work in cross functional teams, strong communication, coaching/servant leadership and know-how of software development and engineering practices, ensure the voice of the customer is heard in technical discussions.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position. 

• You are tech savvy, collaborative, and have demonstrated ability to build effective teams while driving engagement.

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