Director of Software Engineering

Summary

Leads a team comprised of software engineers with experience in regulated software applications development, support and maintenance with a mission to achieve high levels of system availability, security and client service in order to maintain the organization’s objectives and competitive position in the marketplace.

Essential Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

1. Directs the team that develops, implements, upgrades and maintains the software applications for the blood banking industry.
2. Develops policies and procedures surrounding the software system and the respective data.
3. Analyzes feasibility and assesses risk of proposals considering costs, time limitations, planning, and other technical and economic factors.
4. Serves as project manager and/or team member as needed on various software projects.
5. Works closely with organizational leaders to identify and deliver effective and efficient technology processes and systems.
6. Works with the project management team to set attainable goals for team members to ensure timely project completion.
7. Oversees architecture and leads efforts to develop a technical roadmap of all projects.
8. Ensures appropriate software development procedures and processes are followed.
9. Analyzes software requirements, implements design plans, reviews technical design documentation and unit tests.
10. Participates in strategic planning to accomplish technical as well as business goals with the team, leadership chain and with customers.

Education And/Or Experience

Bachelor's degree in a computer related field from an accredited college or university; supplemented by ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible related experience including at least five (5) years of supervisory or management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

1. Proven working experience in project management and people management.
2. Ability to formulate, initiate, and administer policies and procedures for effective fiscal control.
3. Ability to organize work for timely completion.
4. Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
6. Ability to delegate, manage and supervise effectively.
7. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
9. Skill in Microsoft Office applications.
10. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
11. Ability to commute with personal transportation.