Senior Manager - Software Engineering

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About us

 

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

 

Forward. For all.

 

Group Summary

 

Magna Electronics leads the way in active safety technologies, revolutionizing the automotive industry and improving lives. With a strong focus on adapting ADAS systems and electronic solutions to any vehicle, we address a wide range of mobility and safety needs. As we build a safer, more intelligent, and connected mobility experience, Magna is dedicated to creating a better future for people globally.

 

About the Role

The Software Manager leads the software development team through various product development cycles delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions to our customers. The Manager has responsibility for both people management (development, coaching) and project execution for those projects in his/her domain.

Your Responsibilities

• As appropriate to specific role, acts as primary interface for all escalated technical issues related to software.
• Ensures that programs are properly resourced (both quality and quantity) for success, whether through assignment of direct resources, or leverage of external resources as required.
• Provides team leadership, management support, including coaching and active engagement with direct and extended team.
• Provides technical leadership in directing the efforts of software module teams in the development and release of all relevant Software deliverables in compliance with the product development process and/or customer expectations.
• Ensures engineering timing plans, defect / issues lists, risk assessments, lessons learned are created and maintained.
• Support engineering quote response related to SW team effort, material, capital, tooling, etc. for new programs and customer changes after award of business 
• Directly manage Team Leads, and engineers in the implementation of project objectives and overall activities.
• Responsibilities include, interviewing, hiring, training, reward and disciplinary actions, and performance appraisals of employees.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts for products, processes and programs.
• Ensures compliance to Company procedures (e.g. Process - Work Instructions) and applicable standards (e.g. ISO/TS 16949, ISO/IEC TR 15504).
   

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Masters degree preferred.
• Management/leadership training is an asset 
• 15 years of relevant experience in the software engineering and in team management coaching
   

Your preferred qualifications

Manager Role:
•    First level of formal supervisory responsibility with both functional and disciplinary authority.
•    Responsibility and ownership of all software development activities for assigned products within product line family

Specialist Knowledge 
•    Comprehensive knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices using Agile frameworks and planning/execution skills including estimating and scheduling.

Methodological Knowledge 
•    Comprehensive working knowledge in structured engineering approach 
•    Comprehensive working knowledge of structured problem solving (8D)
•    Comprehensive working knowledge of configuration management, project planning, monitoring and control techniques 
 

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

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