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Location: Sunnyvale/San Jose (Hybrid-3 days/wk. on-site)

We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with cancer.

Working in an international environment, the Engineering Development Manager will collaborate with other development managers and organizations to develop our people, products and processes for software development of medical systems for oncology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development Manager for end-to-end product responsibility along assigned product lifecycle for the LSS OIS Solutions in Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale remote resources

• Ensures that the engineering team delivers value to the customer, working software/system is the measure of progress

• Instills continuous attention to technical excellence and good design and instills continuous improvement

• Participates in Software Development Life Cycle Management and related Project Management

• Participates the technology roadmap aligned with the Product Management roadmap

• Supports customer research collaborations for BL OIS solutions in conjunction with group research

• Participates in concept exploration, pre-development and application development for the BL OIS Solutions

• Ensures the timely execution of the product roadmap according to agreed business case

• Ensure IP strategy is followed, and IP protection generated for key elements

• Together with procurement assesses potential supplier innovation collaborations and technical assessment of new proposed suppliers and/or moving up the BoM activities

• Adhere to guidelines and principles defined by the Platform software group

• Adhere to and improve Agile implementation and PLM processes

• Manage inter-relations between research, applications development, product management & IB/Service

• Connect closely with peer engineering management and with BL leads for alignment in global solution

• Long term competence development and engineering excellence

• Manage, mentor, and grow SW engineering teams, able to manage as well as performance manage those who need more help

• Empowers engineering to make the right decisions

• Lead the effective utilization of resources deployed across the organizational line

• Line management responsibility for direct reports, incl. target setting, coaching and performance management

• Outline, update and control the organizational line expense budgets.

• Build, hire and train strong team members

QUALIFICATIONS

​To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Employees must be able to read, speak, write and comprehend the English language.

• Minimum of 10 years of software / infrastructure engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a lead role or management position.

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical field. (Master’s degree or PhD degree level preferred)

• Substantial senior management experience from international engineering organizations, medical devices industry preferred

• Demonstrated track record as a senior manager or engineering leader in the medical device industry

• Proven experience with Agile Development and Product Lifecycle Management.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)•Experience establishing benchmark metrics and drive decisions on prioritization based on limited available resources

• Experience with managing the software delivery lifecycle of the team by following agile best practices while monitoring what works well and identifying areas for improvement.

• Experience with cloud-based systems such as Azure is preferred

• Solid understanding of Agile and scaled Agile

• Ability to smoothly coordinate teams, engineering, senior management, and product management in a productive, efficient manner which minimizes conflict.

• Understanding of disciplined methods in the design, development and debugging and test of software programs.

• Understanding of quality system requirements and compliance.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Skills in team participation, quality orientation.

• Listening skills to support teams in problem identification and decision making.

What you’ll get 

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care.  In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.  

What we offer:  

• Opportunity to work with a proactive and supportive team
• Hybrid work option (you are required to work on location at least 3 days/week) 
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage 
• 401k, paid Vacation and Holiday 
• A health of additional benefits including wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement and flexible spending account 
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge in medical advancement. 
• Close-knit company culture 
• Upward mobility 

How to proceed? 

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

The US base salary range for this position is $170,000- 180,000.