Senior Software Project Manager

We’re hiring! If you want your contributions to make a real difference, check out this new career opportunity with us at Draeger where we are led by the guiding principle “Technology for Life”.

We are looking for a Senior Software Project Manager to join our team.  This is a hybrid position that is a minimum of 3 days a week in our Andover MA office. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Scrum Facilitation: Act as a servant-leader and facilitator for three or more software development teams. Guide and coach, the team on Agile principles, practices, and ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Software Project Leadership: Exhibit strong leadership skills in guiding the team through challenges and maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
• Remove Obstacles: Identify and eliminate any impediments that hinder the team's progress. Work proactively with various departments to address issues related to resources, communication, and collaboration.
• Collaboration and Communication: Encourage effective communication and collaboration between team members, product owners, and other stakeholders. Facilitate discussions and decision-making processes to foster a culture of transparency and cooperation.
• Continuous Improvement: Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by implementing Agile retrospectives and incorporating feedback to drive iterative enhancements to the team's processes.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor team performance metrics and sprint progress, ensuring the team stays on track to achieve sprint goals. Use data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement. Owner and caretaker of the software teams project schedule.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a liaison between the development team and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of project objectives and priorities. Act as the software development teams CFT representative for multiple projects.
• Comply with all internal SOPs, processes, and industry regulations. Expert understanding of  IEC:62304, IEC:14971 etc.  Act as an ambassador to Draeger Software process to the software organization. 
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, other Engineering)
• Master’s degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree in project management, master’s preferred.
• 3-5+ years Proven experience as a software developer with hands-on experience in either designing, developing, testing, or delivering software products.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred.
• 5+ years Proven experience as a Software Project Manager or Scrum Master in Agile software development projects. Successfully running teams leading to market releases.
• Excellent understanding of Agile principles, values, and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Project, critical path, critical chain, and other project management methods to drive development teams. Leader to other Software Project Managers on best practices
• Demonstrated experience in coaching Software teams and guiding them to higher levels of maturity.
• Ownership of process and procedures related to software development.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and be open to experimentation and continuous learning.
• Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM, A-CSPO, A-CSD) or equivalent Agile certifications preferred. 

Benefits

Dräger is responsible for life. The lives of our employees are especially important
to us, therefore, Dräger believes in fostering a culture that places the focus on
employee health & wellbeing, both in the office and at home. We offer a generous
benefits package that includes, comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage,
paid time off starting at 4+ weeks per year, tuition reimbursement, 401k match,
wellness and employee support programs, life insurance and more.

Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia. We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

The design, development and manufacturing of Draeger’s Patient Monitoring product line takes place in our Andover, Massachusetts location.

EEO is the Law

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov)