Sr. Manager R&D

Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Responsibilities Organizational Leadership - Lead, develop, and scale a software engineering team at IEC for MSD division - Build a strong leadership bench through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning - Own hiring strategy, performance management, and capability development Engineering Execution - Ensure delivery of high-quality software within agreed scope, timelines, and budget - Drive improvements in engineering practices, including test automation, CI/CD, and system reliability - Partner with product and program leadership on planning, estimation, and prioritization Strategy & Cross-Site Leadership - Align engineering strategy, tooling, and ways of working across global R&D sites - Drive continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of modern engineering practices - Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align engineering investments with business goals External & Innovation - Manage relationships with key technology partners and suppliers - Foster innovation through IP generation and engineering-driven initiatives Education and Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field - 15+ years of Extensive experience in software engineering, including leadership of large, distributed teams, and including managing people managers. - Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams - Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices and delivery models - Experience working in cross-functional, global environments - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries