Job description
The Company
Based in Cork, the Global Software Product Research and Development Centre is responsible for the creation of innovative, high quality software tools for Pilz Automation Systems and services. Our highly skilled workforce specialize in: Research and Advanced Development Product Development Mobile Development Cloud Computing. The profile within the Software team includes: Software Architects, Software Developers, Software Testers, Requirements Engineers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches.
The Role
At Pilz Ireland, we contribute to the development of innovative industry leading software products that provide the human interface into the control of industrial automation systems. We have an excellent opportunity for a Software Development Manager to lead multiple teams of talented software professionals in a challenging and rewarding professional environment. Our employees operate in over 40 countries worldwide, contributing their commitment, creativity and knowledge, which enable us to maintain our position as one of the leading brands in safety.
This role is based in Pilz Cork within the Software Development Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing multiple software development teams in terms of efficiency, cost, quality and value delivered to the organisation
- Product release planning and management
- Product release cost planning and controlling
- Working closely with departments such as; Hardware/Firmware Development, Product Management, Marketing, Customer Support, Technical Documentation and Senior Management in relation to product vision, road-map development, release planning, dependency management, support issues, progress reporting/escalation etc.
- Working closely with Technology/Function leadership team to ensure implementation of technology
- Working closely with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to increase team velocity and value delivered
- Personnel and performance management of development team members including career growth and personal development
- Recruiting top talent to build a strong team in a rapidly growing and changing environment
The Person
- Proven track record of producing high quality software, on time
- Experience leading teams to ensure successful delivery
- Ability to communciate effctively at all levels in the organisation
- Ability to listen, influence and lead teams
- Ability to build strong relationships with diverse teams within the organization
- Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing technical individuals throughout their career
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Experience with public or private cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure
- Extensive knowledge of SDLC methodologies and lean product development
- Experience working within an Agile environment using the Scrum Framework
- Extensive working with Agile engineering practices like Test Automation, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), DevOps, etc.
- Experience working with Product Management and Product Owners to groom backlogs
- Experience working with Scrum Masters to manage and mitigate risks and impediments.
Essential Criteria
- Degree in computer science or IT/Software Development/Engineering related field
- 8+ years Software Development experience
- 2+ years Software Development Management or Program Management experience
Pilz Ireland offer a range of benefits including Competitive Salary, Private Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program, Pension package, Flexible Working and a range of policies to support your needs.
Contact
Lorna O' Mahony
Senior HR Generalist
careers@pilz.ie
http://www.pilz.com
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