Global Software Engineering Excellence Leader

Johnson & Johnson’s Family of Companies is recruiting for a Global Software Engineering Excellence Leader to join our exciting team and be part of the digital transformation within MedTech! This position can be based out of Dubai, UAE. This is a fulltime on-site position.

This is a meaningful role for the team and reports to the Global Head of Data & Digital Operations. Our team is a pioneer within MedTech and Johnson & Johnson! We are excited to have this new role lead multiple aspects of digital operations supporting our team and global growth initiatives.

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Digital (JJMTD) is recruiting for a Global Software Engineering Excellence Leader. This individual will be responsible for championing best practices in software engineering across our organization. This role is essential for driving continuous improvement in our development processes, enhancing team skills, and ensuring that our engineering standards align with industry-leading practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for fostering a culture of excellence in software engineering.

The JJMTD vision is to build a future where medical intervention is more planned, less invasive, and more personalized. Our organization is passionate about crafting the future of Digital Surgery by developing digital, software-based solutions for hospitals, clinicians, and patients. These solutions, when integrated with J&J MedTech robotics and broad portfolio of medical devices, are intended to deliver a comprehensive Digital Surgery experience for clinical customers and the patients they serve.

Are you flexible, self-motivated, curious, and passionate about revolutionizing the future of Digital Surgery?

Key Responsibilities:

• Best Practices Development: Define, implement, and promote best practices and standards in software engineering
• Process Optimization: Evaluate and enhance existing software engineering processes to maximize productivity, minimize waste, and streamline workflows. Partner with key stakeholders internally to ensure smooth functioning of outsourced resource management processes for MedTech Digital
• Training & Mentorship: Develop and lead training programs, workshops, and mentoring sessions aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of engineering teams.
• Quality Assurance / Performance Management: Shape, track, manage the top level critical metrics (Key Performance Indicators) and goals and achievements (Objectives Key Results) to drive performance across the organization and lead initiatives to continuously improve product quality and development efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations, to ensure that engineering practices support business objectives.
• Vendor contract management – work closely with vendors on staff augmentation and ensure performance is monitored against contracts. Build and run mechanisms to ensure high performing talent provided by the vendors
• Innovation & Tools: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and tools, advocating for the adoption of modern technologies and practices that drive engineering excellence. Implement process and systems for effective time tracking on software development to ensure financials are recorded appropriately.
• Feedback Loop: Create a system for gathering feedback on engineering processes and practices, actively listening to team members to foster a culture of open communication and improvement.
• Manage the coordination and logistics for upskilling and driving Digital awareness and knowledge across J&J MedTech.
• Define, build and implement key o perating mechanisms that’s needed for operations of MedTech Digital organization.
• Represent the global JJMTD team as required.
• Operations support across JJMTD.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Software Engineering, or other related subject area).
• 12+ years of experience in the software industry.
• 8+ years of experience in leadership roles managing both employees and contractors.
• Experience in estimating development efforts and leading software solutions delivery with internal and outsourced resources.
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and presentation abilities, with comfort presenting to all management levels within an organization.
• Significant experience developing, tracking, and managing key metrics to deliver business and financial targets.
• Experience working in and successfully navigating complex and matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical team members.
• Strategic attitude with ability to execute/implement tactical details.
• Up to 20% travel internationally.

Preferred:

• Advanced Degree.
• Six Sigma Process Excellence certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• People development and management

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences

That is why in UAE, we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!

Summary

• Job titleGlobal Software Engineering Excellence Leader
• FunctionR&D Operations
• Sub functionMulti-Family R&D Operations
• CategorySenior Manager, Multi-Family R&D Operations (PL8)
• LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
• Date postedDec 09 2024
• Requisition number2406220779W