Senior Software Development Manager

Roche Holding AG; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Holding AG in Tucson, AZ invites a Senior Software Development Manager to lead a global, highly skilled software delivery function for medical device software programs. You will oversee 150+ delivery resources across multiple streams, coaching 10+ senior leads and aligning backlog with product management and lifecycle teams.

The role requires 10+ years of technical leadership in regulated industries, 4+ years of people leadership, and expertise in SAFe/Lean-Agile, Jira, Confluence, and

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years leading large-scale globally distributed software delivery teams in regulated industries.
• 4+ years of people leadership.
• Advanced expertise in SAFe/Lean-Agile and enterprise tooling.
• Experience coaching senior leads and managing vendor partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Software Execution across backlog elaboration, product ownership, solution leadership, and vendor management for global instrument software programs.
• Drive Global Governance & Scale with capacity planning and governance across 150+ resources and multiple release streams.
• Empower & Develop People through direct line management, mentorship, and career coaching for 10+ senior leads.
• Innovate Delivery Practices by scaling Lean-Agile methods and AI-driven workflows within regulated software frameworks.
• Partner Across the Business with Product Management and Lifecycle Teams to translate business needs into actionable backlogs and robust architectures.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance adhering to ISO 13485 and IEC 62304.

Skills

Technical leadership

Scaled Agile (SAFe)

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Vendor management

Backlog management

Mentorship

AI in software delivery

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

The Opportunity

As the Senior Software Development Manager, you will lead a global, highly skilled function responsible for transforming complex healthcare challenges into cutting-edge instrument software solutions. In this role, you will lead a dedicated chapter of senior discipline leads and govern a large-scale global delivery network driving predictable customer value.

• Lead Strategic Software Execution: Direct operational execution across backlog elaboration, product ownership, solution leadership, and vendor management for global instrument software programs.
• Drive Global Governance & Scale: Establish operational standards, capacity planning, and governance frameworks to guide 150+ global delivery resources across multiple release streams.
• Empower & Develop People: Provide direct line management, mentorship, and career coaching for 10+ senior leads, nurturing a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
• Innovate Delivery Practices: Scale modern Lean-Agile methodologies, enterprise tools, and emerging AI-driven, automated agentic workflows within regulated software frameworks.
• Partner Across the Business: Collaborate closely with Product Management and Life Cycle Teams to translate commercial intent into compliant, technical backlogs and robust software architectures.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance: Maintain systemic quality accountability, adhering to critical healthcare software development standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304).

Who You Are

• You hold a BS/BA degree in Engineering, or a related field
• You have 10+ years of demonstrated track record being a technical leader within large-scale, globally distributed software delivery teams within regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, healthcare, automotive, or aerospace).
• You have 4+ years of experience with people leadership
• You have advanced expertise in Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe/Lean-Agile), enterprise tooling (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps), and structuring complex software backlogs.
• You have a proven ability to coach and develop senior leads while strategically managing software vendor partnerships, SOWs, and blended delivery models.
• You are familiar with or curious for integrating AI-driven tools, automated agentic workflows, and modern development practices into software delivery.
• You have strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build alignment and influence across cross-functional matrix teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• You have proven capability to govern large-scale, globally distributed teams (150+ resources) across multiple concurrent instrument software release streams.
• You have the ability to manage strategic software vendor relationships, hold external partners accountable to delivery metrics, and optimize blended team models.
• You have the ability to coach/mentor the next generation of Path Lab Software Technical Leaders
• You have experience as a SAFe / Lean Agile SME

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position is based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ. 145,100-269,500 USD Annual Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company\'s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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