Sr Director - MI SW Engineering

Job Description SummaryThe Senior Director of Software Engineering will lead the global MI SW engineering organization, ensuring alignment of SW engineering goals with business objectives. This role involves overseeing the development and delivery of high-quality software solutions, managing a team of 120 software engineers across multiple global locations, and ensuring compliance with medical device industry standards and regulations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

Align SW engineering goals with the overall strategic objectives of the business.

Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance engineering productivity and product quality.

Design and execute on a well-thought-out strategy for the organization.

R&D Delivery and Execution:

Oversee the delivery of SW projects, including innovation projects, new product introductions, design changes, and field actions.

Ensure projects are delivered with high quality, on time and within budget.

Build a world-class software development team to consistently deliver complex software platforms and research projects of varying size and duration.

Engineering Excellence and Continuous Improvement:

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to accelerate feedback and improve customer satisfaction.

Maintain high standards of SW engineering excellence and quality.

Drive a continuous learning culture to help guide continuous improvements.

Actively pursue new methods and practices to increase productivity.

Quality and Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all engineering activities comply with health and safety regulations and quality standards.

Manage compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards.

Work with system leaders and functional teams to ensure products and services adhere to compliance and controllership standards.

Engineering Operations and Finances:

Manage the engineering budget and resource allocation.

Explore alternative resourcing methods to support innovation.

Utilize project management tools to track progress and recognize key risk areas for specific implementations.

Engineering Tools and Infrastructure:

Drive strategies to adopt and maintain technology infrastructure, tools, and practices for sustainable engineering activities.

Manage a team responsible for SW development using the latest technologies and methodologies adopted from industry-wide practices.

Talent Management:

Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent.

Build and define organizational models, succession plans, and global site strategies.

Provide day-to-day work direction for team members engaged in projects and delivery.

Technical Standards and Architecture:

Establish technical standards and drive the overall technical architecture and engineering practices.

Lead cross-functional efforts from early stages through release.

Work with others to define future technology platforms and architecture for products and services.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

Actively present leadership updates to executive sponsors and customers.

Align with stakeholders to ensure that data and process changes required in systems are implemented in accordance with project objectives and timelines.

Assist in the resolution of conflicting priorities through proactive communication of requirements, timelines, and stakeholders.

Agile and Lean Practices:

Demonstrate mastery of intricacies and interactions within dynamic agile cultures and processes.

Provide leadership on Lean/Agile principles and development practices.

Facilitate and coach software engineering teams on requirements estimation and work sizing.

Actively embrace new methods and practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Thought Leadership and Knowledge Sharing:

Share technical, procedural, and business knowledge with others.

Leverage domain expertise to further the knowledge and improve productivity of colleagues.

Create learning content, give presentations, and support a continuous learning culture.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience:

  15+ years of experience in software engineering, including the design and development of scalable software solutions.

  5+ years of experience in a leadership role within a software development organization.

• Skills:

  Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

  Excellent project management and organizational skills.

  In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies and tools.

  Experience with regulatory compliance in the medical devices industry.

  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the medical devices industry.
• Knowledge of cloud-based solutions and modern software development practices.
• Proven track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience in software development in an agile environment and writing code.
• Previous experience working in a Java web development environment.
• Advanced understanding of Linux or Unix operating systems.
• Advanced understanding of software development tools and infrastructure.

Working Conditions:

• This role may require occasional travel to various global sites.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About the Company:

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity. 

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No