Software project manager job description

At Glowforge, we help people bring home the future and make it their own. Our printer uses a laser to carve and engrave products from raw materials like wood, leather, acrylic - even cardboard. Take a look and see for yourself.

We build magical products to delight our customers, and we do it while taking care of each other. We hire people who are outstanding at what they do, who thrive in tight-knit teams, and who want to make things that make a difference.

Together, we've built a product we're incredibly proud of, and the reward has been incredible growth. We work together because we believe in the power of creativity. We believe we can bring about a future where anyone can print anything.
We'd love to have you join us!
We're a remote-first company - just let us know where you prefer to work from.

Why we need you
Software is at the heart of everything we do. From Glowforge.com and our Shopify store to the firmware, cloud, and web software that drives the printing experience our users love, to our Glowforge Premium subscription service, to the underlying infrastructure, business systems, data lakes, and internal tools that support partner teams throughout the company - our small but mighty software team continuously delivers value for our company and our customers.

We pride ourselves on working fast and effectively in all of these areas, and that's where you come in. You are the oil in the gears, the chalk on the pool cue, the sharpening stone for our knives! You are out in front of our projects, ensuring we have specs approved, tasks deconstructed into bite-sized chunks, estimates prepared, dependencies identified, blockers removed, and that clear updates land in everyone's inboxes. You multiply the team's effectiveness by ensuring everyone knows what's on their plate, so they can focus on the tasks and not the task management. You prize velocity and adaptability. When you are on the job, it isn't about the perfect process or the long-range roadmap, it is about cutting through the brush and keeping the team moving forward. How did we survive without you?

Here's What You Will Be DoingSupport engineering through all project phases: initiation, planning, execution, tracking, shipping, and closing. We'll count on you to work closely with engineering managers, product managers, tech leads, and other teams to continuously create and maintain project backlogs. Build, monitor, and update schedules and share those updates with collaborators Monitor all of the inputs, dependencies, resources, and costs needed for successful projects, ensuring they are ready and available on time Engage collaborators to mitigate risks to schedule, features, or cost Coordinate project documentation so it is ready for reference Rapidly adapt when business needs change
You need these qualifications Demonstrated excellence at leading and delivering multiple high-velocity projects - often at the same time!Expertise in one or more project management tools Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing Experience with agile processes such as Scrum or KanbanA 4-year technical degree or equivalent experience
It would be nice if…You are experienced in Asana or JiraYou have experience using additional software tools (such as Zapier) to simplify or automate project management You have a certification in at least one project management methodology (and will adapt it to our work environment) You have experience as an engineer, designer, or project manager You have managed long lead time, waterfall projects such as hardware or video games
Send us a resume or a link to whatever showcases your skills the best. If a resume isn't handy, a LinkedIn profile is fine.

One more, very important thing: we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants for employment. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business.

HARMAN's engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you'll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.
A Career at HARMAN



As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.



About the Role


A SW Project Manager, Delivery is responsible for removing all things that are hindering or 'blocking' the global software domain teams, so they can deliver the commitments on time, to cost, and achieve all process and quality expectations. In this role, the delivery manager will serve as the gate between program management, senior leadership, and the global software domains thereby allowing the software domain teams to focus on the execution of the agreed-upon plan while concurrently looking forward to organizing and aligning future work with program management/leadership. The ability to digest large amounts of information (specifications, processes, test reports, customer/internal feedback, etc.) and understand what needs to happen next on the team are an absolute must in this role.


What You Will Do


Provide technical solutions and coordinate software domain issues Oversee the daily activities of 1-2 global software domain teams to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries. Drive quality and process compliance to meet ASPICE objectives. Work with Software Platform teams collaboratively around the globe (India, China, Germany, United States, Mexico, Russia). Review and prioritize issues pre/post-delivery with program management, software domain teams, and suppliers (internal and external). Build positive and productive working relationships with cross-functional teams and the customer. Ensure that the software domain team maintains a high level of competence and operational excellence. Develop process improvements (tailoring) to achieve cost-effectiveness and time-saving Develop recommendations for meeting customer expectations. Perform resource allocations and workload assignments according to delivery requirements Report status of software domains to the leadership team



What You Need


Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of experience Proven technical leadership. Experience in software development processes using CMMI or ASPICE models. Experience with software planning methods and the ability to use them effectively Experience working in the technology industry or automotive industry Well organized, meticulous good at understanding the big picture Strong team player with the ability to handle multiple projects Self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about technology Fast learner, able to process and summarize, correctly, large amounts of information Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills



What is Nice to Have


10+ years of software development process experience using CMMI or ASPICE models. 10+ years of proven experience with software planning methods and the ability to use them effectively Superior written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver information at the VP/Director level Demonstrated ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, responds to customer needs quickly and effectively, adapts to change Strong listening skills; demonstrates the ability to ask effective questions Deep understanding of software development/engineering lifecycle from conception to delivery Demonstrated leadership through influence



What Makes You Eligible


Be willing to travel up to 10% of the time Be willing to work in the Novi office Complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment



What We Offer


Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.) Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University Competitive wellness benefits Tuition Reimbursement Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development


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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)

Quidel's mission is to provide patients with immediate and frequent access to highly accurate, affordable testing for the good of our families, our communities and the world. We are a leading manufacturer of point of care diagnostic solutions. Quidel's comprehensive product portfolio includes tests for a wide range of infectious diseases, cardiac and autoimmune biomarkers, as well as a host of products to detect COVID-19.

We are excited to announce that Quidel Corporation is now becoming QuidelOrtho! This transaction will bring together two world-class teams and complementary product portfolios to serve patients around the world. During this transition period, we encourage you to continue visiting our career site and also check out more career opportunities at Careers at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics | Ortho Clinical Diagnostics jobs Join our journey as we become one global diagnostics leader!

In this role, you will be focused on leading and managing software development projects for QuidelOrtho's cloud-based systems and POC (point of care) instruments. These instruments are class 2 medical devices that perform diagnostics for a variety of assays, including COVID-19, Flu, Lyme, Strep, and many more. Quidel currently has more than 100,000 instruments deployed worldwide and continues to add to its market share with new and existing instruments. As our instrument population grows, so does our need for increased instrument functionality and modularity.

The Software Team is actively working on a common architecture across all instrument types. We are modernizing the software across all our instruments to ensure we are prepared for our further expansion into international and domestic markets. We will drive this modernization by implementing modularized architecture methods, building up our instrument and cloud interconnectivity including fleet management and instrument performance data, and enhancing cybersecurity and test automation.

The Senior Software Project Manager will be critical in planning, executing, and completing software projects in support of these initiatives. As a part of the software team, you will work with our internal teams, stakeholders, and partners to drive software projects from start to completion, ensuring quality oversight and adherence to our standards throughout. You will be directly responsible for our team's successful delivery of new enhancements and capabilities for our instruments and cloud-based systems.

The Software Engineering Team is responsible for lab, point of care, and over-the-counter medical diagnostic products, spanning from instrument firmware to cloud services to larger lab-based instruments.
This role is open to San Diego and/or remote.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Each day, you will be:Hands-on, working with internal and 3rd party development teams to plan, execute and deliver enhancements to instrument and cloud based software Directly responsible for managing all aspects of the project delivery, including: Working with key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, goals, and outcomes Driving requirements gathering with key stakeholders Developing project schedule, milestones, and plan to meet the goals of the project Managing the development teams using software development process guidelines Communicating effectively with all levels project stakeholders as to status, milestones, risks and issues Collaborate with software development teams, PMO, and internal stakeholders as needed to ensure design control and documentation requirements are properly managed in an FDA-regulated environment Managing vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience10+ years of project management experience, with minimum of 5+ years working in software development projects Effective communicator with excellent organizational and multitasking skills Experience working on software development teams using Agile processes Collaborative, results-driven, “roll up your sleeves” working style and be able to successfully partner with professionals across all levels the organization Scope management
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Experience managing 3rd party development teams is highly preferred Desired knowledge of delivering software projects in regulated environments (FDA/Medical is a big plus) Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Experience managing project budgets and financials Experience with managing contractual change orders processes Project estimation experience is preferred
Before you apply, please make sure you share Quidel' s values. We pride ourselves on keeping these values in mind every day as we execute on goals and plan for the future. We are seeking employees who share the same mindset and commitment to be customer driven, focused on execution, and new product oriented. We succeed by being determined, optimistic team players.

Quidel is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans). We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.