Software Testing R&D Manager I

Responsible for recruiting, coaching, and developing organizational talent Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action Demonstrates effective change leadership Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives Develops and executes organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills Makes decisions regarding work plans and schedules to achieve department objectives Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field 9+ years of software related work experience (Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience) 2+ years of experience in direct management of software engineers or responsibility for leading/overseeing technical work for employees Experience with a company who makes a physical product (medical device, wearable device, aerospace, automotive, equipment) rather than a service. Knowledge of software engineering methods and tools (structured development, thread management, verification testing) Knowledge of test automation systems for software development Knowledge of requirement verification Knowledge of Lean/Agile concepts including scrums, burnups, retrospectives, backlog, and minimizing WIP Ability to develop partnerships with cross-functional areas within and outside of product development Design Controls expertise with particular focus on requirements, design, verification, and traceability Python programming experience or Java Experience writing documents, reports, memos and change requests Experience using version control systems Willingness to work onsite at our Arden Hills, MN site Experience developing regulated, safety critical software Experience working with a global R&D team Experience prioritizing resource needs across competing projects Experience in leading change management initiatives Strong communication skills, including technical discussions at all levels Medical device experience in capital systems (e.g. imaging products) development with hardware/software integration Linux and Windows operating system configuration and management, including cybersecurity solutions