Software Development Manager (Power System)

Location:

Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland

Job ID:

R0079479

Date Posted:

2025-02-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity
 

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Software Development Manager to assist with developing the next generation of mission-critical, enterprise software for current and new markets.

The Software Development Manager is responsible for leading multi-disciplinary development teams in the planning, development, management and tracking of delivery releases that meet committed scope, timeline, and budgetary requirements in compliance with quality standards and goals. 

A person in this role will be directing and providing oversight to multiple technical teams around the world ensuring successful development and delivery of the Network Manager software product - a realtime power grid operations system.  This role will manage the full software development lifecycle for the teams they are directing.  This role may perform product design, bug verification, and beta support which may require technical research and analysis.  Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to software development processes defined by multiple discipline practice areas and supporting the governance of those review processes. 

This role will require collaborating with the PMO, Product Management, Quality, and Security internal groups as part of the process of delivering releases
 

How you’ll make an impact   

•    Lead the organization to constantly deliver top quality client products on time and on budget. Bring predictability to the team’s overall performance and delivery.
•    Serve as escalation point for issues beyond project team authority; resolve conflicts involving scheduling, resources, or technical issues. 
•    Collaborate with Product Managers in developing a strategy to deliver product roadmap features that provide compelling capabilities for customers allowing them to succeed in their business goals.
•    Work closely with senior engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.
•    Instill best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules.
•    Project management - prioritization, planning of projects and features, Stakeholder management and tracking of external commitments.
•    Career management and development of direct reports.
•    Support scrum ceremonies for the team where needed (Planning, Retrospective, Grooming & Review/Demo).
•    Facilitate impediment resolution in a timely, cost-effective manner. Act as a conduit to other teams and lines of business stakeholders.
•    Track and produce key metrics (e. g., burn-down, burn-up charts, and cumulative flow diagram).
 
 
Your Background 
 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or in a related field of study
•    Power System experience will be an advantage
•    8 or more years of related management work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
•    Exposure to the following technologies:
o    C#/C/C++ implementation
o    Distributed Systems
o    Data Base, Open Source, Communication Protocols
o    Containers, and continuous integration
o    COTS (commercial off the shelf) software that is delivered to customers
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities that may have ambiguous requirements.
•    Practical problem solving and strategic thinking skills, critical thinker, and self-starter.
•    Superior communications skills with all levels of employees and both internal and external customers-including presentations, negotiations, and written reports.
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining view on the strategic direction and being as detailed as needed.
•    Willing and able to get down in the details to make things happen.
•    Demonstrated ability to work successfully with demanding schedule constraints and technically challenging programs.
•    Ability to work with global teams in global time zones

 
More about us 

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. 
 
We can provide more information during the recruitment process. 
 
 
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 

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