Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Position Summary Digital Workflow Solutions is responsible for the SPM Surgical Asset Tracking solution that powers safe, consistent, and compliant workflows across Sterile Processing, Operating Rooms, Endoscopy, and broader clinical operations. SPM Workflow Solution and Surgical Asset Tracking Software | STERIS As the Senior Manager, Software Engineering you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the software development team working towards delivering reliable software solutions and delivering projects on time and budget for the Customer-facing product portfolio. You will be responsible for applying processes, driving work plans, and for providing technical direction for the design and development of digital engineering products. You will lead and participate in process improvement initiatives and in technology roadmap planning. The senior manager will develop and apply new approaches to technical design, development, and operations. There is ongoing collaboration with business segment R&D Managers in supporting new product development and sustaining engineering. *This is a fully remote position. Qualified candidates must currently reside in the Continental United States. Location preference is within the Eastern or Central time zones due to global team management. **This role is part of the product development team, not corporate IT, and oversees the development of a commercial software solution that is sold to and supported for Customers. What You'll Do as a Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Manage the team of software engineers, leads and managers, providing leadership, mentorship, and career development. - Ensure the team has the resources, guidance, and support necessary to perform at a high level. - Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects across all software engineering teams. - Coordinate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project scope, set timelines, and allocate resources effectively. - Ensure proper resource allocation for new and sustaining development and for resolving Customer-impacting issues. - Collaborate with principal engineers and architects to ensure that software design and implementation meet high standards of performance, scalability, and maintainability. - Implement training and best practices to drive continuous improvement of technical solutions. - Lead recruitment efforts to hire top engineering talent. - Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they are quickly integrated into the team and productive. - Build team of high-ownership engineers and managers. - Leader of continuous improvement initiatives in the software development process, adopting best practices and tools to enhance team productivity, code quality, and delivery speed. Implement Agile or other methodologies as needed. - Serve as the primary point of contact between the engineering teams and other departments (e.g., Product, QA, DevOps). - Ensure effective communication and alignment on project goals, timelines, and technical requirements. - Work with senior leadership to define the long-term technical vision and strategy for the team. - Contribute to the overall engineering roadmap, aligning team efforts with broader business goals. - Oversee budgeting for engineering projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with company objectives. - Manage external contractors or vendors if necessary. - Accountable for team progress and reporting out team status. - Proactively identify potential risks or bottlenecks in projects across all engineering teams, developing mitigation strategies and solutions. The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineer