Software Verification Manager

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Job Description –Systems Engineering Manager – Infusion Software R&D

Your Role at Baxter

This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter what your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.
The Verification Manager SW will be responsible for leading multiple large-scale projects concurrently related to product software and process development and verification, including direct supervision of analysts and indirect leadership of cross-functional team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of verification engineers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and performance-oriented environment.
• Mentor verification engineers to nurture skills development and professional growth.
• Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across various sites.
• Demonstrate leadership and execute projects across a highly distributed engineering team.
• Responsible for mentoring and training the team
• Manage the engineering resource allocation.
• Recruit, retain, and develop top engineering talent.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.
• Manage all phases of verification stages, ensure project timelines are met or exceeded by quality standards.
• Budgeting: Develop detailed budgets in accordance with project and department plans, and business objectives. Manage budget diligently and be accountable to perform to the budget.
• Technology transfer: Ensure efficient and effective transition of verification process and methodologies for Software Products
• Process effectiveness: Ensure appropriate verification processes are followed for effective and timely engagement in project activities.
• Innovation: Develop and apply innovative approaches to ensure the best outcomes in all aspects of the role. Create an environment in which innovation can flourish through empowerment, encouragement, and support.
• Associate development: Actively develop and mentor associates. Provide frequent feedback. Be accountable for their success. Continue to raise the bar on the group and help associates rise to expectations.
• Accountability: Demonstrate strong and clear accountability for the group’s performance and delivery
• Clear communication: Conduct and encourage frequent formal and informal communication within the group to ensure full engagement and efficient operation. Assign, track, and follow-up on various tasks removing obstacles hindering progress

Qualifications
· Thorough understanding of software verification methodologies and process
· Proven experience building, maintaining and leveraging strategic and cross-functional relationships through effective communication and collaborative leadership.
· Prior experience with direct and indirect team leadership.
· Ability to negotiate and influence cross-functionality and across customer stakeholders.
· Proven track record of analytical ability, operational excellence and detail orientation.
· Strong collaboration, stakeholder management and communication skills-including verbal, written, negotiation and overcoming objections.
· Knowledge of multiple SDLC and STLC methodologies, standards, procedures, and organization that contribute to the development and deployment of technology solutions
· Thorough understanding of Agile software development methodologies
· Thorough understanding of Test Automation and SW Reliability methodologies
· Strong verbal, written and presentation skills for various audiences and leadership levels.
· Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
· Resourceful with ability to use discretion and exercise good judgment
· Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines and complete tasks in an accurate timely manner
· Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.
· Extremely organized and highly self-motivated and directed.
· Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure and enjoys working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Education and/or Experience:
 

• BS Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent required
• Prior experience managing software verification and integrations projects.
• Healthcare and/or medical device experience is preferred.

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