Program Manager

Description:BackgroundThe Architecture & Software Engineering function drives the move from products to solutions bycreating a Diagnostics-wide Software Reference Architecture and by accelerating platformdevelopment and its adoption.We focus on improving software productivity by defining and implementing waste reductionframeworks and by optimizing our footprint including contractors and competency centers.With continuous quality improvement and accelerating innovation to the market, we aredelighting the Customer Area teams. In addition, we are completely rethinking the way we aredoing software with our Diagnostics-wide Software Center of Excellence, enabling competenciesand practices.We are looking for a motivated project manager, scrum master to support our effort of definingthe reference architecture and driving the adoption of defined components of referencearchitecture (consolidation of digital assets, migration to the enterprise platforms).General Information• Start date: asap• Latest possible start date: Mid August• End date: 1 year• Extension: possible• Max. rate: pay rate CHF 70- 80 /hr - bill rate 120• Workplace: Basel / remote possible but onsite required• Workload: 100%• Remote/Home Office: yes• Travel: as required up to 10%• Used template:• Department: Architecture and Software Engineering• Police Report: noMust haves-Proven success in a lead role leading software development (eg. identity and accessmanagement / APIs development / visualisation / dashboarding) efforts or implementingsystems solutions at medium to large-scale ()- 6+ years of leading Software Development projects with experience across the entire SoftwareDevelopment Life Cycle (SDLC) ()-Excellent communication skills-Flexible mindset so can quickly adjust to new assignments-Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborations across technical and business teams-driven (self motivated) problem solver who has ability to execute-proactive person not reactive-feeling comfortable when dealing with ambiguity-strong inner drive and willingness to learn-Proficient with Atlassian suite: JIRA & Confluence. ()-able to proactively work with the team and stakeholders to resolve problems and projectroadblocks-well-organized, able to bring the structured and disciplined approach-solid experience working with architecture & engineering teams to break down required work inbacklog items, assess and size story/epics within backlogs-Excellent understanding of agile methodologies and ways-of-working; certification desired (e.g.PMI-ACP, from Scrum.Org, or SAFe) ()-long-standing expertise in stakeholder engagement and management; ability to obtain buy-inby stakeholders from different levels and parts of the organization- Educational background: Ideally: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science / SoftwareEngineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. ()nice to havesTasks and responsibilities-As a Software/Architecture Project Lead, you'll use your technical expertise to lead complex,multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish.- You'll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules,and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company.- explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussingthe technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.-Provide the required hands-on project management, cross-functional coordination, andcommunications to deliver outstanding project outcomes.-Work closely with software engineers, architects, product managers and other engineeringteams to get high-quality products and features through the software project lifecycle (build, testand release on time).-Manage project schedules, identify possible issues and clearly communicate them to projectstakeholders.-Take responsibility for release schedules and milestones, keeping up a high velocity in afast-paced environment. Accountable for the delivery and the results of the project.-Maintaining the plans up to date and keeping project team members accountable for delivery.-Lead several technical projects for the Architecture and Technology Office, leadingcross-functional teams (architecture, engineering, product managers).-Facilitation of senior stakeholder interactions on behalf of a program-manage and coordinate the engineering development projects and facilitates sprint releases,creating the sprint plans, facilitating daily meetings etc-Track and monitor progress, be able to report on status in transparent way against projectobjectives.-Work with stakeholders to project scope, assign responsibilities, identify appropriate resourcesneeded, and develop milestones to ensure timely completion of projects.-Create and maintain multiple, complex and concurrent project plans.-Oversee the change management needs required by project