h3Job Description /h3 pThe (Senior) Software Engineering Manager leads the software engineering and product team for a global, cloud-based digital platform around Laboratory Automation Digitization.
Sub-product owners and software developers report to this role.
Own the full lifecycle, from demand intake and prioritization through requirements engineering, development, testing, QA, release, production support, and business continuity.
Mature the team and its processes, scale delivery, and help drive digital transformation in laboratory operations.
/p ul liOversees all steps of system development life cycles to assure conformance with established standards.
/li liResolves problems by devising or modifying procedures.
/li liConsiders equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results when developing resolutions.
/li liProvides direction and assistance to complete analysis of software technology projects and programs.
/li liDefines project requirements by identifying project milestones, forming project team, establishing project budget, developing schedules, assigning, prioritizing and monitoring work, implementing productivity standards, and resolving operations problems.
/li liDevelops long and short-range strategic operating plans for the implementation and deployment of software services.
/li liMonitors project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.
/li liDetermines the appropriate staffing for assigned software services.
/li liDirects the selection and training of personnel within the limits of organization administrative policy.
/li liInterfaces with other departments to establish and analyze product technology needs.
/li liResponsible for Service Level Agreements or Operational Level Agreements for assigned software services.
/li liManages the performance of direct reports by defining accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, providing feedback and guidance, and ensuring that all policies are understood and followed.
/li licoordinate functions of multiple group leaders and their teams.
/li liRead and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
/li liPerforms other duties as directed.
/li /ul h3Job Description /h3 pThe (Senior) Software Engineering Manager leads the software engineering and product team for a global, cloud-based digital platform around Laboratory Automation Digitization.
Sub-product owners and software developers report to this role.
Own the full lifecycle, from demand intake and prioritization through requirements engineering, development, testing, QA, release, production support, and business continuity.
Mature the team and its processes, scale delivery, and help drive digital transformation in laboratory operations.
/p ul liOversees all steps of system development life cycles to assure conformance with established standards.
/li liResolves problems by devising or modifying procedures.
/li liConsiders equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results when developing resolutions.
/li liProvides direction and assistance to complete analysis of software technology projects and programs.
/li liDefines project requirements by identifying project milestones, forming project team, establishing project budget, developing schedules, assigning, prioritizing and monitoring work, implementing productivity standards, and resolving operations problems.
/li liDevelops long and short-range strategic operating plans for the implementation and deployment of software services.
/li liMonitors project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.
/li liDetermines the appropriate staffing for assigned software services.




/li liDirects the selection and training of personnel within the limits of organization administrative policy.
/li liInterfaces with other departments to establish and analyze product technology needs.
/li liResponsible for Service Level Agreements or Operational Level Agreements for assigned software services.
/li liManages the performance of direct reports by defining accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, providing feedback and guidance, and ensuring that all policies are understood and followed.
/li licoordinate functions of multiple group leaders and their teams.
/li liRead and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
/li liPerforms other duties as directed.
/li /ul h3Responsibilities /h3 h3Team management /h3 ul liLead, coach, and develop the sub-product owners and software developers on the team.
Set clear goals, run performance reviews, and build a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement.
/li liScale the team through hiring, onboarding, clear roles and responsibilities, and skills development.
/li liLead, coach, and develop software engineers, fostering individual growth and team effectiveness /li liDefine clear expectations, responsibilities, and development goals for team members.
/li liConduct regular one-to-ones, provide constructive feedback, and support career development.
/li liBuild an inclusive, collaborative high performing and engaged team across three time zones /li liSupport recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and talent retention.
/li liIdentify skill gaps and enable continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
/li liManage capacity across several delivery streams, and coordinate with IT partners and external development vendors.
/li /ul h3Software engineering leadership /h3 ul liOwn technical delivery for the platform, including the web application, backend services, APIs, integrations, and data pipelines.
/li liSet and enforce engineering standards: architecture and design reviews, code reviews, branching strategy, CI/CD, automated testing, and release management.
/li liWork with enterprise architecture, cloud, network, and cybersecurity teams on scalability, high availability, security, and lifecycle management.
/li liManage technical debt actively and keep the platform maintainable and secure.
/li /ul h3Scrum and delivery /h3 ul liRun a mature Agile/Scrum process in Azure DevOps, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
/li liGuide the sub-product owners in backlog management, requirements engineering, and acceptance criteria.
Make sure work can be traced from demand to release.
/li liMeasure and improve delivery with clear KPIs, such as throughput, lead time, deployment frequency, defect rate, and incident resolution time.
/li liReport delivery status, capacity, and risks transparently to leadership.
/li /ul h3Demand and portfolio management /h3 ul liOwn the demand intake and prioritization process.
Assess requests from business stakeholders on value, effort, risk, and strategic fit.
/li liBalance new features, integrations, technical debt, and support work, and explain the trade-offs clearly.
/li liTranslate business strategy into a roadmap and an executable backlog.
/li /ul h3Digital transformation /h3 ul liDrive adoption of the platform across global sites together with operations, process excellence,



and change management teams.
/li liReplace local, manual, or document-based tools with standardized digital workflows.
/li liEnable data-driven operations through integration with enterprise systems, BI reporting, and AI/ML use cases.
/li /ul h3Project and stakeholder management /h3 ul liPlan and track projects and rollouts, including scope, timeline, budget, risks, and dependencies.
/li liManage stakeholders in a global, matrixed organization, including operations leadership, business units, IT, cybersecurity, and vendors.
Communicate at the right level for each audience.
/li /ul h3Support and business continuity /h3 ul liOwn production support through the ITSM process (ServiceNow), including incident triage, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and user communication.
/li liDefine support tiers, severity classification, escalation paths, and service levels.
/li liMaintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and run regular continuity exercises.
/li liMake sure software validation and documentation meet the quality requirements of an accredited laboratory environment (ISO/IEC *****).
/li /ul h3General /h3 ul liRead and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follow all physical and digital security practices.
/li liPerforms other duties as directed.
/li /ul h3Required /h3 h3QUALIFICATIONS /h3 ul liUniversity degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
/li liAdvanced experience leading software development teams, including direct people management of developers and product owners or business analysts.
/li liTrack record of delivering and running business-critical, cloud-based applications, preferably on Microsoft Azure.
/li liSolid software engineering background, with enough technical depth to guide architecture and design decisions.
Experience with Python and modern JavaScript frameworks is a plus.
/li liStrong hands-on experience with Agile and Scrum, including running ceremonies, managing backlogs, and coaching teams.
/li liHands-on experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub, including boards, repositories, pipelines, and CI/CD.
/li liStrong project management skills: planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivery tracking.
/li liStrong stakeholder management and communication skills in a global, matrixed, multicultural organization.
/li liExperience with production support, incident management, and ITSM processes.
/li /ul h3Preferred /h3 ul liExperience leading digital transformation or platform adoption programs across several sites or regions.
/li liExperience maturing development processes and scaling teams.
/li liExperience with enterprise integration, data platforms, BI, or AI/ML in production.
/li liExperience in regulated or quality-controlled environments, such as ISO/IEC *****, ISO ****, or GxP.
/li liExposure to laboratory, test and measurement, or industrial automation environments.
/li liCertification in Scrum (PSM, CSM), SAFe, or project management (PMP, PRINCE2).
/li /ul pWe understand that remuneration and benefits are important when deciding on your next career move.
The annual salary range for this position is EUR *************** gross, determined by numerous factors, including knowledge, skills, and experience This position also offers an annual premio of up to 20% of annual salary.
We also offer 21 vacation days, lunch voucher (10€ per working day),Voluntary Individual Pension Plan, Fiscal Assistance, access to the ULS University learning platform to support your development and learning, two additional days off for volunteering, and flexible working to support your work-life balance.
/p pThis position is gender-neutral and open to all qualified candidates, regardless of gender identity.
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