Job Description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world\xe2\x80\x99s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that\xe2\x80\x99s you we would love to have you join us!



Job Overview:

We are actively seeking an experienced and results-driven Software Manager with expertise in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to lead our dynamic team of software architects, engineers, and test professionals. As a key leader in our organization, you will play a key role in overseeing the development and testing processes, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions on time. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in collaborating with global teams, extensive cross-region development experience, a deep understanding of SAFe principles and software development, and the ability to drive agile practices within the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a diverse global team of software architects, engineers, and test professionals, including contractors.
• Implement and champion SAFe principles and agile practices within the development lifecycle.
• Oversee the architectural design, development, and testing of software solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to senior architects, architects, and software engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Collaborate closely with teams across different regions to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Define and implement best practices for coding standards, scalability, performance optimization, and testing methodologies in a global context.
• Work with project managers, product managers to establish realistic timelines and deliverables, considering the challenges of cross-region development.
• Assess and mitigate risks, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in a global team setting.

• Bachelor or Master degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on managing global teams in a leadership capacity.
• Proven experience in implementing and practicing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, development, and testing processes.
• Experience with C++ programming on Windows and proficiency in COM/DCOM/ATL is advantageous.
• Extensive cross-region development experience and understanding of global team dynamics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Chinese speaking, reading, and writing skills are a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, work independently, and thrive in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and collaborating with diverse global teams.

Rockwell Automation