The Sartorius Lab Products and Services (LPS) team is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead our efforts in Ann Arbor, MI. In the Manager of Software Engineering position, you will be responsible for guiding the development, execution, and improvement of our software products and managing a team of Software Engineers developing data acquisition software.
Your role will involve strategic planning, overseeing project lifecycles from inception to deployment, and fostering an environment of innovation and excellence. Ideal candidates will possess a strong technical background, a proven track record in managing high-performing teams, and the ability to drive projects to successful completion.
What You Will Accomplish Together With Us
- You will provide strong leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, fostering an environment of innovation, high performance, and continuous improvement.
- One of your tasks will be to champion the adoption and optimization of Agile methodologies across all software development teams, ensuring principles are effectively integrated into the software development lifecycle.
- You will develop and implement best practices and standardized processes across the engineering department to enhance efficiency, reduce redundancy, and ensure consistency in deliverables.
- In this role, you will ensure transparency, clear understanding of project objectives, and alignment of efforts across the organization.
- One of your duties will be to provide expert technical guidance to the engineering team, aiding in the resolution of complex technical challenges.
- You will stay updated on the latest technology trends and incorporate innovative technologies and methodologies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Oversee quality assurance strategies and establish metrics for assessing software quality and performance.
- You will ensure effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders across the organization, translating technical details into business impacts and ensuring that project goals meet business objectives.
- Utilize your knowledge to efficiently allocate and manage resources, including personnel, technology, and budgets, to maximize productivity and meet project objectives.
What Will Convince Us
- You have completed a Bachelors degree with a focus on Engineering or related field.
- You possess 10+ years of direct experience in managing software development teams, with a proven track record of leading, mentoring, and growing high-performing teams.
- You have extensive experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum, with a strong ability to implement and adapt these practices to fit team needs and project requirements.
- Deep understanding and hands-on experience in cloud-based software solutions, including familiarity with major cloud service providers, e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and their respective services and management tools.
- Proficiency in software development and architectural knowledge.
We Value
- You have demonstrated an ability to manage complex software projects from concept through to deployment, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, facilitating effective team collaboration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to address technical challenges, make strategic decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
- You should possess the ability to work autonomously and develop new solutions independently and quickly.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written & verbal) are essential to meet the requirements of this role.
- Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment.
What We Offer
As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
- Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, internal seminar offerings.
- Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules.
- Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform.
- Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network.”
- Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
- Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
- Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match).
- Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account.
- Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate.
- Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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About Sartorius
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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