Job Description Summary As a Director of a software engineering group, you will apply your knowledge of management, software development methodologies, best practices, and proven processes to lead teams to deliver a quality software product on budget, within planned schedule with superb quality.Job DescriptionSite OverviewEstablished in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is GE Aerospace’s multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Pushing the boundaries of innovation every day, engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.Role OverviewLead a team of world class software/data engineers for SAMS Fleet ModelingLead by example to be a software leader with strong FLIGHT DECK fundamentalsBe an empathetic leader understanding the needs of the team membersBe a tech savvy leader where the team will be able to have technical and functional conversations to find resolutions for Fleet business problemsBuild a world class software development team to consistently deliver complex software platforms and research projects of varying size and duration.Design and execute on a well thought out strategy for the organizationManage a team responsible for UX, front end and back end development using the latest technologies and methodologies adopted from industry wide practices.Actively present leadership updates to GE executive sponsors and customers.Work with others to define future technology platforms and architecture for products and services.Quickly learn, internalize and develop a strong understanding of key priorities and the clientsAlign with stakeholders to ensure that data and process changes required in systems are implemented in accordance with project objectives and timelinesProvide day to day work direction for team members engaged in projects and delivery.Facilitate and coach software engineering teams on requirements estimate and work sizing.Demonstrate mastery of intricacies and interactions within dynamic agile cultures and processes.Drive a continuous learning culture to help guide continuous improvements.Provide leadership on Lean/Agile principles and development practices.Actively pursue new methods and practices to increase productivityUtilize project management tools to track progress and recognize key risk areas for specific implementationsAssist in the resolution of conflicting priorites through the proactive communication of requirements, timelines and stakeholders.Operate as a engaged leader who serves as a subject matter and technical expert for assigned programs and development initiativesWork with system leaders and functional teams to ensure products and services adhere to compliance and controllership standardsThe Ideal CandidateIdeal candidate should have experience in Software Development Life Cycle principles,full stack platform concepts and technologiesRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with 10+ Years experience.Recognizes patterns and complexity in problems. Extracts decomposition algorithms, and strategically plans how to execute programs by understanding how best to decompose to expose / protect against riskPreferred QualificationsThorough knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle principlesThrough working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and best practicesUnderstanding of full stack platform concepts and technologiesGood understanding of Platform Integration strategies by developing applications and framework.Defines product vision. Lays out product roadmap. Maps current requirements to industry trends, analyses competition trendsDemonstrates mastery of the intricacies of interactions and dynamics in Agile teams. Demonstrates advanced understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles (e.g., Black belt certified). Guides new teams to adopt Agile, troubleshoots adoption efforts, and guide continuous improvement. Provides training on Lean / Agile. Drives elimination of inefficiencies in coding process. Teaches XP practices to others. Actively embraces new methods and practices that increase efficiency and effectivenessThorough understanding of Cloud Technologies and complex Platform Integrated Systems. Capable of designing technical implementation plans around integrating Platform systems.Business Acumen:Prioritizes projects based on an assessment of competitive needs. Anticipates areas of competitivevulnerability and offers plans to mitigate themEvangelizes new technology, predicts trends, and identifies new opportunities based on trends. Acts as industry expert by participating in defining standards and open source initiativesCreates a culture of customer focus and high performance to drive innovation. Creates and pitches value for the GE investor while balancing that with the sometimes competing value for the external customer. Continuous engagement with focus on GE strategy for customer satisfactionLeadership:Establishes framework for a culture of successful collaboration by defining a common understandingof who has decision rights and accountability, and how collaboration and transparency are rewardedEstablishes vision, Identifies and champions internal/external best practices, tools, and ideas to improve execution and quality. Drives an organization of efficiency, accountability and ownershipAble to verbalize what is behind decisions and downstream implications. Continuously reflecting on success and failures to improve performance and decision-making. Understands when change is needed. Participates in technical strategy planningBuild a team of highly technical engineers to implement and integrate applications using the Predix Platform ego system.Personal Attributes:Uses critical thinking skills and disciplined approaches to help leaders and leadership teams resolve issues and define solutions. Evangelizes and contributes to the GE standards for critical thinking best practices and methodologies across the enterprise. Defines new critical thinking methods. Engages with external thought-leaders and communities on analytical and critical thinking methodologiesExcellent communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarityEvangelizes the notion that anything worth doing takes repeated effort and failure. Drives the organization toward a continued excitement of attaining the vision and goal in the face of resistanceInnovates and integrates new processes and/or technology to significantly add value to GE. Identifies how the cost of change weighs against the benefits and advises accordingly. Proactively learns new solutions and processes to address seemingly unanswerable problemsTake on technical challenges and direct the team to achieve a high level of understanding of the platform and industrial use cases.At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.#LI-VR1Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
