Senior Manager - Software Platform

Location: Gurugram, India

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Leader to build and lead a high-performing software development and sustaining engineering with 100+ team size working in a Global Engineering set up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, lead and mentor a dynamic team in software development, integration, verification, quality assurance and security to ensure project deliveries with quality through good collaboration and high engagement.
• Build an integrated, skilled and flexible team across sites in Germany and India.
• Strategize to build a strong team through strong people management and enhance team efficiency and career pathing to grow.
• Foster a strong team culture of innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive organizational change and transformation initiatives to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Ensure effective communication across teams and senior leadership, aligning team goals with overall company objectives.
• Report functionally to the Global Head of Software Development in Germany

Must Have:

•  Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Expertise in managing end to end software development projects including sustaining engineering.
• A deep understanding of modern enterprise class software technologies and practices for on-Prem and Cloud solutions.
• Expertise of partner management, effort estimations, resource planning, skill matrix etc.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a focus on scalability and performance optimization.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor/Master in Engineering Degree (Computer Science)
• 18+ years of experience in leading large-scale teams in a software development for large projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex team dynamics and drive employee engagement.
• Experience in working within an Agile environment, supporting Scrum Masters and development teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in an intercultural environment.
• Ability to drive organizational change and foster a high-performance culture.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and professional growth.

Technical knowhow

• Enterprise Web/Cloud Applications based on Java stack, Spring, Spring Boot, Angular, Blazor, .NET and other technologies and various database systems
• OnPrem, Containerization, Azure Cloud
• Testautomation, Security and Secure Software Development Lifecycle, Quality Assurance

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a large, diverse, and talented software development team.
• A people-first culture that prioritizes employee growth, well-being, and engagement.
• A dynamic and fast-paced environment with opportunities for leadership and innovation.

If you are a passionate leader who thrives in a people-centric role and enjoys building high-performing teams across sites, we would love to hear from you!

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