Manager, Software Development

Manager, Software Development, Fresenius USA, Inc., a Fresenius Medical Care N.A.

company, Martinez, California (Hybrid)

Responsible for directing software systems development, software application development, and software quality assurance for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based and/or internet-related tools.

Will manage a team of software developers to design, code, test, and implement high quality software for dialysis and related products.

Will also be responsible for planning, leading, assign, supervising, and controlling activities related to software design and development.  Specific duties include:



* Manages the tactical execution of short and long-term software development objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing.


* Ensures that the design and development of new software or modification to existing software meets the company’s business needs.


* Manages and coordinates all phases of software development life cycle including the scheduling of resources, the development of design specifications from business requirements, cost estimation, standards, release management, software change management and process compliance.


* Reviews and evaluates quality of work performed by software engineers, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work progress relative to schedule plans, in addition to adjusting levels of work effort and/or schedule exceptions to ensure the integrity of the software development plan.


* Ensures software development work satisfies business requirements, complies with approved department procedures and standards, and meets company software quality objectives.


* Communicates project progress frequently and effectively to upper managers and team members, working effectively within the organization to evaluate project results.


* Develops work estimates, work breakdown structures and the project work plan and prepares a consolidated work plan for initiatives that involve multiple related projects.


* Provides technical contributions on key programs as required.


* Contributes to the generation of ideas and potential inventions to be used in new products.


* Maintains current knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies to ensure the safety and quality of our products.


* Serves as subject-matter expert on FDA Design Control procedures.


* Provides leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce.


* Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives, often leading a cooperative effort among members of a project team.


* Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations.

Requirements:

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent foreign degree) in Computer Science, E...