Software / Architecture Project Lead (f/m/d)

Software / Architecture Project Lead (f/m/d)– Safe /Jira / SDLC / PMI-ACP / backlog items

Project:
For our customer a big pharmaceutical company in Basel we are looking for a highly qualified Software / Architecture Project Lead

Background
The Architecture & Software Engineering function drives the move from products to solutions by creating a Diagnostics-wide Software Reference Architecture and by accelerating platform development and its adoption.
The focus is set on improving software productivity by defining and implementing waste reduction frameworks and by optimizing our footprint including contractors and competency centers.

With continuous quality improvement and accelerating innovation to the market, the Customer Area teams are delighted. In addition, the Architecture & Software Engineering function is completely rethinking the way it is doing software with the Diagnostics-wide Software Center of Excellence, enabling competencies and practices.

Architecture & Software Engineering is looking for motivated Software / Architecture Project Lead to support the effort of defining the reference architecture and driving the adoption of defined components of reference architecture (consolidation of digital assets, migration to the enterprise platforms).

Tasks & Responsibilities
* Leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish
* Working with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company
* Discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers
* Providing the required hands-on project management, cross-functional coordination and
communications to deliver outstanding project outcomes
* Working closely with software engineers, architects, product managers and other engineering teams to get high-quality products and features through the software project lifecycle (build, test and release on time)
* Managing project schedules, identify possible issues and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders
* Taking responsibility for release schedules and milestones, keeping up a high velocity in a fast-paced environment
* Accountable for the delivery and the results of the project
* Maintaining the plans up to date and keeping project team members accountable for delivery
* Leading several technical projects for the Architecture and Technology Office, leading cross-functional teams (architecture, engineering, product managers)
* Facilitation of senior stakeholder interactions on behalf of a program
* Managing and coordinating the engineering development projects and facilitates sprint releases, creating the sprint plans, facilitating daily meetings
* Tracking and monitoring progress, be able to report on status in transparent way against project objectives
* Overseeing the change management needs required by project

Must haves:
* Proven success in a lead role for software development (for example identity and access management / APIs development / visualization / dashboarding) efforts or implementing systems solutions at medium to large-scale
* 6+ years of leading Software Development projects with experience across the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
* Excellent communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborations across technical and business teams
* Proficient with Atlassian suite: JIRA & Confluence.
* Able to proactively work with the team and stakeholders to resolve problems and project roadblocks
* Solid experience working with architecture & engineering teams to break down required work in backlog items, assess and size story/epics within backlogs
* Excellent understanding of agile methodologies and ways-of-working; certification desired (e.g. PMI-ACP, from Scrum.Org, or SAFe)
* Long-standing expertise in stakeholder engagement and management; ability to obtain buy-in by stakeholders from different levels and parts of the organization
* Educational background: Ideally: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Soft skills:
* Flexible mindset to quickly adjust to new assignments
* Driven (self-motivated) problem solver who has ability to execute
* Proactive person not reactive
* Feeling comfortable when dealing with ambiguity
* Strong inner drive and willingness to learn
* Well-organized, able to bring the structured and disciplined approach

Reference No.: 921717SGR
Role: Software / Architecture Project Lead
Industry: Pharma
Location: Basel
Workload: 100%
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12++
Deadline: 13.07.2022

Should you find yourself suitable for this position then please send us your complete CV using the link in this advert. If the position is not a perfect match and you wish to receive other opportunities directly, you can send us your CV anyway via this advert or to jobs[at]itcag[dot]com.

Contact us for further information regarding our company, our positions or our attractive payroll-only-program: +41 41 760 77 01.