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Senior Manager Software Development

Thāne India

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Responsibilities

Location Thane West, MaharashtraIN Job ID REQ-053341

The Company

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com

Purpose

The Everest is PerkinElmer's next Gen software platform designed to revolutionize the future of laboratory research. This cloud-based platform will integrate seamlessly with Perkin Elmer’s instruments in the lab, offering a user-centric experience that streamlines workflows, enhances data management, and empowers researchers with powerful new capabilities. Everest will also leverage cutting-edge GenAI solutions, enabling features such as intelligent data analysis, and personalized recommendations, ultimately transforming the research experience.

PerkinElmer is seeking a visionary and experienced Senior Software Development Manager to lead the development of Everest platform. This individual will play a critical role in turning the platform's vision into reality, overseeing the entire development lifecycle from planning to execution and delivery. By establishing efficient processes, fostering collaboration with a large offshore team, and driving continuous improvement, this manager will turn the platform's vision into reality.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire development lifecycle of the Everest platform, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery within budget constraints.
  • Manage a large development team of approximately 200 personnel working with our software service provider in India.
  • Coordinate and manage the performance of project managers within the service provider team, ensuring alignment with overall program goals and objectives.
  • Define and implement effective development processes to ensure code quality, delivery efficiency, and adherence to best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, design) to translate requirements into actionable development plans and user stories.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing development environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization, code quality enhancement, and development team effectiveness.
  • Track and monitor development progress, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks and roadblocks.
  • Regularly communicate project status, progress updates, and potential challenges to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Participate in code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers within the team.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in software development leadership, with a proven track record of successfully managing large, complex projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices (e.g., Clean Code, Test-Driven Development).
  • Experience managing and collaborating with offshore development teams.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile frameworks like Scrum.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
  • Proven ability to manage projects effectively, meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Preferred Characteristics

  • Experience in the life sciences industry or a related field.
  • Experience leading development teams of a similar size (200+ personnel).
  • Experience working in a matrix management environment.
  • Strong experience in defining and implementing development processes.
  • Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
  • A passion for innovation and a commitment to building high-quality, user-centric software.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

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