Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Franklin, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Franklin, MA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is responsible for leading a team of engineers in the Environmental and Process Monitoring Business Unit. This role focuses on driving innovation, ensuring project execution, and delivering high-quality software solutions. The manager will collaborate with various stakeholders, manage multiple projects, and provide technical and organizational leadership to foster team development and success.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on building high quality application-level software and graphical user interfaces to simplify complex mathematical problems.
• Scope projects, develop timelines, and work with program/product management to understand requirements.
• Accountable for project deliverables, including product quality and schedule integrity.
• Lead by example and technical persuasion.
• Manage numerous projects and deliver predictable and timely results in an Agile environment.
• Provide technical, process, and organizational leadership, staying updated with software engineering trends.
• Provide direction, guidance, and coaching to software team members.
• Establish SMART goals, provide feedback, and foster career development.
• Support agile teams in collaboration, problem solving, decision-making, and removing barriers for timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Develop and sustain relationships with vendors and joint development partners to support product development activities.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and integrate proven methodologies into the development process.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics and a minimum of 10 years of related experience, with at least 5 years as a people manager.
• Experience in leading projects simultaneously and managing team members.
• Agile and/or waterfall methodology experience.
• Genuine curiosity and positive approach to drive innovation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Facilitative leader who can grow and empower team members.
• Ability to use data and metrics to identify and solve problems and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and GitHub.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trust and influence others.
• Strong strategic skillset with the ability to partner with senior leadership and build roadmaps.
• Strong teamwork and project management skills with the ability to lead projects in a multi-disciplinary, matrixed environment.