Senior Manager, Software Engineering

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. The Senior Manager, Software Engineering will oversee the software development team to deliver reliable software solutions and manage projects for the Customer-facing product portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the team of software engineers, leads and managers, providing leadership, mentorship, and career development
• Ensure the team has the resources, guidance, and support necessary to perform at a high level
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects across all software engineering teams
• Coordinate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project scope, set timelines, and allocate resources effectively
• Ensure proper resource allocation for new and sustaining development and for resolving Customer-impacting issues
• Collaborate with principal engineers and architects to ensure that software design and implementation meet high standards of performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Implement training and best practices to drive continuous improvement of technical solutions
• Lead recruitment efforts to hire top engineering talent
• Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they are quickly integrated into the team and productive
• Build team of high-ownership engineers and managers
• Leader of continuous improvement initiatives in the software development process, adopting best practices and tools to enhance team productivity, code quality, and delivery speed
• Implement Agile or other methodologies as needed
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the engineering teams and other departments (e.g., Product, QA, DevOps)
• Ensure effective communication and alignment on project goals, timelines, and technical requirements
• Work with senior leadership to define the long-term technical vision and strategy for the team
• Contribute to the overall engineering roadmap, aligning team efforts with broader business goals
• Oversee budgeting for engineering projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with company objectives
• Manage external contractors or vendors if necessary
• Accountable for team progress and reporting out team status
• Proactively identify potential risks or bottlenecks in projects across all engineering teams, developing mitigation strategies and solutions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• 12+ years of experience in an R&D Software/Digital environment
• 10+ years of experience in the design and development of software systems for web, mobile, cloud (Azure) and desktop including C#/.Net, Full Microsoft Stack
• Proven track record of managing software teams, hiring and retaining talent, and cross-functional collaboration and leadership
• 8+ years experience in managing or coaching engineers
• Experience in Agile methodologies for process improvement and efficiency
• Experience performing cybersecurity risk assessments, threat modelling, and risk mitigations
• Occasional travel to Customer sites and/or Team meetings
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field desired
• Engineering and/or leadership experience within a healthcare or other regulated industry
• Certification or training coursework in software security
• Agile or SCRUM certifications
• Experience with WCP/WPF
• Currently residing in Eastern or Central Time zone