With the project a new version of the LightCycler 480® is provided, the LightCycler 480® III.
The system consists of the following components:
LightCycler® 480 III Research software for PCR result analysis
LightCycler® 480 III Instrument software for IVD and research mode
We are looking for a talented Software Project Leader to join the team in LC480 III. The role is assigned to RMD Software Development, located in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.
You will be part of a team that includes hardware and software development, system development, operations and supporting functions.
We are looking for a talented Software Project Leader to join the team in LC480 III.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Project Setup:
Support the vendor selection process.
Collect the necessary input and manage to send an RFP to different vendors.
Facilitate workshops with partners to discuss scope and collaboration possibilities.
Lead the internal evaluation process (clear rating criteria, drive the decision process).
Prepare the contract negotiation phase.
Create the contract with the vendor of choice.
Identify the Project risk and suitable mitigation to negotiate in the delivery contract.
Define the KPIs for Delivery and later Maintenance contract.
Agree on a delivery model for LC480 SW.
Negotiate process alignment between vendors Component development process and our System-level process(QAA).
Project Execution
Solution Train Engineer across Release Trains for SW components (RTs owned by partner)
On-Board the partner and establish a successful collaboration.
Foster a customer-centric collaboration with the partner based on trust.
Facilitate different agile meetings to ensure continuous value definition, creation, and testing
Manage the scope and deliverables in an incremental way, aligned with Product Owners of software components.
Define and align the handover process between partner and System Integration.
Prepare the Acceptance Procedure for each deliverable.
Report the SW Progress within the project.
Manage teams and projects of increased complexity.
Coach different roles on Agile methodologies and ensure an agile mindset in the teams.
Develop and align realistic program increments with partners and define related work orders (work orders per program increment).
oversee and track the Development Team's progress in meeting milestones and deliverables.
Partner closely with Product Owners, Integration Architect, and LSE to define and execute the device/technology strategy and facilitate team meetings with key stakeholders to drive sharing of information, efficient decision-making, issues resolution, risk mitigation.
Analyze and understand the critical path activities and ensure vendors and teams are aware of the interdependencies.
Connect with management to provide regular project updates on project status including risk mitigation plans and to escalate unexpected events impacting project schedule, budget, and resources.
Monitor Roche resource and project variable costs needed to execute Plan and work closely with the core team to ensure the budget is integrated.
You enjoy collaborating in an agile project team in cross-functional activities to find the best approach for your project.
Participating in the Steering Committee with partners and review vendor performance.
Manage contractual change requests from partners whenever required in alignment with Procurement.
A minimum experience of 3 years as an SW Project Leader with experience in vendor management.
Strong project management skills in vendor management, project planning, scheduling, tracking deliverables and actions, facilitating decisions, tracking risks. Resource and cost forecasting, meeting management, regular project status communication.
Demonstrated ability to work independently to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
University degree in any of the following areas Business, IT, Engineering, or equivalent fields.
Expert knowledge of Scrum, Lean, and one or more Agile scaling models (like SAFe, LeSS)
Perfect skills in English spoken and written.
The following skills would be a plus:
PMP certification.
German spoken and written.
Experience in highly regulated environments.