Head of Software Factory, Getinge ACT Digital Solutions

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Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

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Product Area Digital Solutions, Acute Care Therapies (ACT), is looking for a Head of Software Factory. The Software Factory function consists of several agile teams with software developers and testers that build and release software products to support ACTs medical device ecosystem. The teams partner closely with system architects, product managers, regulatory affairs and other stakeholders across ACT, making the function truly cross-functional.    

About this opportunity

Leading the Software Factory, you will drive and be responsible for software development in the device-centric ecosystem of digital solutions developed in ACT. These include e.g. connectivity solutions as well as software-as-a-medical-device (SaMD) type products. You will also promote and disseminate software best practices and agile ways of working in software development teams in Digital Solutions and across other product areas in ACT. Leading teams primarily locally in Solna, Sweden, as well as in partner development sites in Europe and India you will continue to mature an effective, state of the art software production and testing capability for ACT. As a leader, you enable your teams to set short term priorities and work together with the DS lead architect and business leadership to set the strategic direction, including technology choices. Considering our global footprint, with some of our engineering teams also being based in the United States, it is key that you are comfortable working and communicating in a US environment. Given that we operate in the medical technology domain, compliance with regulatory frameworks is of course key. 

We expect you to educate and support the organization, as well as enable the teams in their daily work. As part of this effort, you will be responsible for driving process adaptations and interact closely with system architect teams, product management teams and regulatory teams to secure continuous and well-functioning operations. Talent acquisition and retention across all sites are key areas for this role, including contacts with major universities to collaborate on new technologies. 

The position will be based at the Getinge offices in Solna, Sweden, and expected to be physically on-site at least 3 days per week. Travel may occur at no more than 25%.

You will bring

To succeed, you need to possess a clear technology vision and demonstrated leadership- and communication capabilities. You have experience from driving digital transformation and agile ways of working in a matrix organization, as well as the regulatory frameworks that are relevant to the medical device industry. In addition to defining the direction for the Software Factory, you will act as the line manager for up to 10 software professionals, including other line managers.

Key Responsibilities  

Team Leadership 

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of 5-10 software professionals (including Line Managers) providing mentorship and growth opportunities as well as driving performance management in the team. 

• Enable the work of multiple teams (including through other leaders) while maintaining a focus on professional growth and development. 

• Drive digital transformation in a cross-functional setting, acknowledging the unique incentives and sometimes differing objectives arising in a matrix organization 

Digital transformation 

• Drive the incorporation of software development best-practice tools, processes and frameworks across ACT.  

• Proactively identify, source, and implement efficient, scalable and secure technologies, methods and ways of working. 

• Ensure that relevant regulatory requirements are met for the output of the Software Factory. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration  

• Work closely with leaders from across ACT to ensure efficient and compliant software development that addresses customer needs. 

• Serve as a key leader in driving the digital transformation of ACT, aligning with strategic goals. 

About you 

We are looking for a dynamic leader with a demonstrated track record of making a positive change and delivering impactful results. To succeed in this role, you should bring:  

Experience and skills 

• Fluent in written and verbal English and Swedish. 

• MSc in engineering or equivalent, preferably in computer science.
• Hands-on experience from working directly with US-based teams is a plus.

Technical expertise 

• At least 10 years of experience from leading software development teams in a managerial position, using agile software methodologies (demonstrated track record outweighs tenure). 

• Demonstrated competence in agile software development, testing methodologies. 

• Demonstrated competence in cloud and embedded software technologies. 

• Understanding of the entire business value chain as relates to software development and the impact processes and practice have on products and customer value. 

Leadership 

• Excellent leadership skills with documented experience from achieving success in managerial positions.
• Experience from leading leaders (Line Managers) is preferable.

• Robust experience from successfully driving change, within and outside of an organization, as well as from driving transformation in an agile environment.
• Strategic ability to see the whole picture and thereby understand the important role of the Software Factory in the company deliverables. 

• Strong cultural awareness for individuals, teams and organizations with ability to liaise with different departments understanding the business.

Personal qualities 

• You are dynamic and resilient, exhibiting strong leadership also in the face of challenges. 
• Effective communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong execution capability with a hands-on, coaching and problem-solving approach. 

• You display effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

• You are eager to move forward and are always up to date on new technologies, methods and tools
• You have a network of external contacts that let you keep up with what is happening in the market. 

• Service-oriented mindset with a commercial perspective, understanding the operational impact of design choices as well as software development processes. 

• Down-to-earth, humble personality paired with enthusiasm and determination. 

Why join Getinge 

Getinge offers a job in a safe and informal work environment, with ample opportunities for collaboration. We keep the dialogue between leaders and employees open and are focused on developing people while achieving results. We will create a plan for learning and competence development together when you start your career with us. 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including wellness and training programs, to support your well-being and professional goals.

Application  

Applications will be reviewed continually, and we therefore recommend sending us your application as soon as possible. We kindly ask you to submit your application in our recruitment system by clicking the “apply now” button. Due to GDPR regulations we do not accept applications via e-mail. For this role, we will conduct a background check on the final candidate.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Hiring Manager Mathias Blom at Mathias.blom@getinge.com or Recruiter Sofia Ekstrand at sofia.ekstrand@getinge.com.

We look forward to receiving your application. We hope you will join us on our journey to become the world’s most desired MedTech company. 

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