Engineering IT Manager

Major Accountabilities:

• Analyze software development processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement, leveraging data analytics and root cause analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement process improvements, optimizing software development workflows to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive innovations and continuous improvement initiatives within the software development organization, fostering a culture of innovation and embracing new methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• Define and implement configuration management processes and procedures for software development artifacts, including source code, documentation, and build configurations.
• Define and maintain software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, incorporating best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements into the software development process.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on SDLC activities, including requirements management, design, implementation, testing, and deployment, ensuring adherence to established processes and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of automotive product development processes, such as DPRTS and GES (Global Eng System), to ensure alignment with organizational goals, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Promote the adoption of agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban, within the software development organization, providing training, coaching, and mentoring to project teams on agile practices and principles.
• Lead the implementation of process optimization initiatives, leveraging tools such as Kaizen, Kanban, and Poka-Yoke to streamline workflows, eliminate waste, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Develop and maintain documentation for software development processes, methodologies, and tools, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational best practices.
• Generate reports and dashboards using tools such as Lucidchart, Microsoft Visio, Tableau, and Power BI to communicate key metrics, performance indicators, and process improvements to stakeholders.