About the job
Make a significant impact:
- As the Group Leader for Software Development, you will oversee and synchronize the efforts of our software engineering team.
- You will be accountable for the Software Release Train for our embedded software products.
- Your leadership will be pivotal in the career development of your direct reports.
- Your task will include forming a proficient and agile software team from a newly established group of talented individuals.
- You will take on managerial responsibilities within the software group.
- In addition to your managerial role, you will engage hands-on in projects, possibly acting as a product owner or test architect.
- Empower our organization to meet software delivery commitments across all projects, focusing on timelines, quality, and budget.
- Join the engineering leadership team to drive strategic initiatives.
- You will manage around 10 direct reports.
- Your reporting line will be to the R&D Director.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead departmental activities for the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software solutions.
- Oversee planning and tracking of projects, ensuring alignment with other R&D disciplines.
- Understand and advocate for software development cost estimation and return on investment (ROI).
- Collaborate closely with Business Line and Product Managers to set R&D priorities and initiatives.
- Assess personnel needs, and attract and nurture top talent within the team.

