Role: Software Test Program Manager - Cloud
Location: Kharadi, Pune
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!
Smith+Nephew Sports Medicine group is building an advanced Cloud-based platform for computer-assisted surgical navigation. Join us on this journey to design and develop new innovative digital products that shape and redefine what is possible in Sports Medicine.
We are seeking a Software Test Program Manager and Scrum Master, to lead the software design, development, and testing of a sophisticated Cloud-based software system within Sports Medicine. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record and experience delivering cloud and web-based software products to the market, as well as a teammate mentality to help the team deliver complex digital product solutions.
What will you be doing?
- Run a test automation program of 5–10 SW test engineers with minimum supervision.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospectives.
- Identify and solve obstacles that are hindering the team’s progress.
- Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback sessions.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to customers.
- Track important metrics and help teams deliver high-quality products / solutions on time.
- Ensure that the team follows the Scrum framework and adheres to Agile principles.
- Assist in functional testing of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. Establish quality gates and testing criteria for deployment approvals.
- Enhance observability and traceability of automated test pipelines, improving overall QA processes and system reliability.
- Work effectively multi-functionally with Technical Delivery Leader, Design & Usability, Marketing, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory and others to ensure inputs are considered and accounted for in software system architecture.
- Perform design control functions to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other industry standards.
What will you need to be successful?
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Software Engineering, or Computer Science is required, while an MS or PhD in Software Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
- Certification in Agile methodologies, like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) is helpful.
- Should have 5-8 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience managing a team of 5-10 persons.
- Strong experience of Agile Scrum principles and practices.
- Prior experience with a software engineering & testing environment is preferred.
- Should have experience in Web applications like AWS, Azure, GCC; preferred.
- Strong AWS exposure preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead complex cloud projects.
- Prior knowledge of Agile project management tools, such as Jira or Trello.
- Should be comfortable for European working hours and flexible for overlap with US team.
You Unlimited.
We believe in crafting the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
Other reasons why you will love it here!
- Your Future: Major medical coverage + policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
- Your Wellbeing: Parents/Parents in Law’s Insurance (Employer Contribution of 8,000/- annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
- Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
- Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport Facility for all employees; One-Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night shift allowances.
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place.
Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart.
Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win..
We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities.
Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
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