Software Project Manager Staff

Requisition ID:  33793  

 

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

 

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

 

 

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE: Software Project Manager Staff

 

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Software Project Manager serves as a dynamic leader responsible for driving successful software project delivery while facilitating effective development practices across teams. Working closely with the Lead Software Engineer and Software System Engineer, this position bridges technical leadership and project management to deliver high-quality software solutions on schedule and within scope.  The Software Project Manager also works closely with the business area project management team to ensure seamless integration of software activities into overall project execution.  The role requires balancing tactical iteration execution with strategic project planning while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead the team in iteration planning, including scope definition and commitment setting
• Identify and remove impediments to a project or team’s progress
• Drive daily team status meetings to identify and resolve blockers
• Track and report iteration progress including burndown and missed requirements
• Manage dependencies across iterations (n-1, n, n+1, n+2) and coordinate with dependent teams
• Work with Lead SW Engineer and appropriate team members on backlog refinement and defect management
• Facilitate and manage effort estimation within projects across different levels of backlog items (Features, Epics, Stories, etc.)
• Facilitate iteration demonstrations and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate integration planning and dependencies with Software System Engineer
• Report iteration status and risks to SW Project Lead and program management
• Maintain overall project roadmap aligned with program commitments
• Manage multiple development teams across onshore and offshore locations
• Drive risk mitigation strategies before impact to iteration commitments
• Coordinate status and execution planning with Business rea Platform Project Manager
• Continuously improve effectiveness and efficiencies of a team’s performance and productivity
• Plan and coordinate team execution and deliverables through all phases of Design Control and project life cycle including Software Design Transfer and Software Release activities
• Support teams and projects in the completion of Design Control artifacts and deliverables
• Use metrics and data to measure team’s effectiveness

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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