Job Description Summary

This role is pivotal in executing WHXR digital strategy across SBUs, Digital, Service, and Software teams. The Sr Director, WHXR Digital, is responsible for defining and implementing a global strategy within WHXR Digital that delivers Digital solution. Digital’s solution is deployed via either edge or cloud has the goal of scaling and integrating clinical and operational applications providing seamless clinical decisions support leveraging the latest AI and supporting a unified experience across customer's fleet. This role will also establish and execute digital service strategy for WHXR.

Owns/influences budgets and operating plans. The role is guided by operating policy. Works with cross functional teams. The role has autonomy within the operational area or a segment within a larger business unit. The role may have a major impact on a small business unit or Family within a Function or P&L. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities 

• Define and Execute global strategy for Digital, driving commonalities and continual improvement in technology, software development processes and tools 

• Establish the software architecture vision and execute the delivery of WHXR Appliance for application growth. 

• Influence GEHC SW platform & technology directions, work with business leadership to define & execute programs to deliver world-class digital solutions. 

• Drive innovation and growth by driving a culture of external focus, innovation and championing translation of new technologies/ideas into competitive differentiators 

• Lead the long term strategy (LTS), World Wide Technology Planning (WWTP), World Wide Product Planning (WWPP) and Annual Budgeting for WHXR Digital. 

• Integrate Quality Management System Processes with effective functional engineering practices (eg : Six Sigma, Lean, Technical Design Review Rigor, Advanced SW Engineering Standards & Tools) for improved product quality and reliability 

• Drive a culture that ensures outstanding compliance and adherence to product quality in all areas for the Quality Management System in GEHC 

• Support Adoption of SaaS: Champion the adoption of Software as a Service (SaaS) within WHXR, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of SaaS solutions across various business units. 

• People Leadership Skills: Exhibit strong leadership skills with responsibility for direct reports; focus on developing and nurturing talent, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving team success. 

• Partnership with Product Managers: Collaborate closely with product managers to align software development efforts with product roadmaps, ensuring that software solutions meet evolving market needs and business goals. 

• Experience Managing a Budget: Oversee and manage the annual budget for WHXR’s Digital software, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and financial efficiency in line with strategic goals. 

 

Qualifications / Requirements 

• Bachelors degree in Engineering/Science within an appropriate discipline 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the software engineering domain 

• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated successful experience in a leadership role for Software Engineering 

• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated successful experience leading global teams 

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success and experience in applying business management principles and actions to the software engineering function