Director Sleep & Respiratory Care Embedded Software

SupportFinity™; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips is searching for a Director of Sleep & Respiratory Care to lead embedded software teams in delivering program goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage resources, and ensure project execution meets customer expectations.

This role requires at least 8 years of leadership experience in embedded software, particularly in healthcare. Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for team-driven innovation are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex programs and medical product development.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead SW engineering teams for embedded SW activities.
• Coordinate resources and budgets for programs.
• Manage personnel practices including recruitment, performance appraisals, and development.

Skills

Leading Embedded Software teams

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Software development practices

Effective team building

Education

8+ years of experience in relevant field

Healthcare background

Job description

Director Sleep & Respiratory Care Embedded Software

Philips

Posted Mar 13

Full-time

Negotiable

Unknown

Job Description

The Engineering Director delivers program goals by coordinating engineering and cross-functional activities for a given product portfolio, spanning Advanced development, New product introduction as well as Sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

• Head the SW engineering teams responsible for embedded SW activities.
• Work collaboratively with a cross function team within the engineering team and beyond.
• Coordinate with other leaders in the organization to plan resources and budgets for programs.
• Provide stakeholders with regular project/program performance status, variances to plan and identification of corrective actions, risks and mitigation plans, etc.
• Keep up-to-date with technical basics and new technology, in order to optimize the goals of each project and maximize synergy between the projects.
• Formulates and implements long-term vision/direction/strategy: steering the group to add maximum value to the business in the future. Aligns the strategy with the current and future customer needs. Content-wise inspires and contributes to cross-organizational strategy and project teams working on innovation themes and breakthroughs.
• Manages capabilities of the department; to develop and maintain a long-term view on the required competences and knowledge to introduce new technology. Ensures that there are adequate resources and tools at the proper time, is responsible for the technology and architecture in the department, and is responsible for maintaining and improving the department’s knowledge and expertise.
• Ensures appropriate personnel management practices regarding recruitment and selection, adequate staffing, remuneration, performance appraisals, education and training, and management development policy.
• Ensures an engaged, innovative, and inspiring working environment in the department by motivating, challenging, and coaching the department's employees towards growth, manages and optimizes the innovative climate, stimulating entrepreneurship and driving engagement.
• Is co-responsible for achieving operational plans, guides Project Managers/Leaders and ensures the optimal allocation of personnel to the projects and effective project management.
• Ensures excellent project execution by constantly optimizing project management practices in the department to exceed customer expectations.
• Cooperates with relevant parties outside of the department. Works across the borders of the own department – e.g. formulate strategies or project proposals across department borders, cooperating with other department heads, programs and the business. Establishes a network with relevant players; scientific relations outside of the department and with the business - on all topics, and actively using this network to obtain input on technological developments, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Knows the customers well and uses that knowledge in the role and takes data driven decisions.

You're The Right Fit If

• You’ve acquired 8+ years of experience in leading and driving an Embedded Software team to fulfill project commitments, Healthcare background is high advantage.
• You have experience directly managing people.
• You have demonstrated experience managing complex programs.
• Prior medical product development and 510k experience is preferred.
• You have the ability to manage stakeholders and build/lead global teams.
• Your skills include the ability to work in cross functional teams, strong communication, coaching/servant leadership and know-how of software development and engineering practices, ensure the voice of the customer is heard in technical discussions.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You are tech savvy, collaborative, and have demonstrated ability to build effective teams while driving engagement.