Senior Software Development- & Release Manager

At Jeppesen Crew & Fleet we create amazing software that helps millions of passengers around the world to safely and efficiently reach their destinations.

We strive to continuously improve and are on a never-ending journey to transform to an even more agile, even leaner and even more dynamic organization.

You will work in a one-of-a-kind software development organization with fascinating solutions that make a difference for real people all around the world and at every second of the day. You will be surrounded by extremely smart and talented colleagues who will be up for any challenge ? and who will not hesitate to challenge you. You will have the opportunity to learn and broaden your views by working with more than 200 engineers, with more than 30 Ph.D.s and more than 30 different nationalities ? all under the same roof. But, most importantly, you will be expected to make a difference!

Your primary responsibilities as Senior Software Development and Release Manager will include using your experience and skills to drive Release Train (Program) execution, schedule development based on the Program Backlog, and ensure delivery of a well-tested release every iteration. The Release Manager works closely with the Client Project Managers to ensure timely deliveries of customer commitments. You will also have the line responsibility for Software Development Managers whose teams work within the Release Train.

Responsibilities:
-Ensure availability of a well-tested release with the right content at the end of each iteration
-Facilitate Release Train events such as Release Planning, and the Scrum of Scrums
-Schedule development into releases based on the priorities in the Program Backlog
-Plan requirements with internal customers
-Manage risks, issues and opportunities; escalate impediments
-Work with Product Management, Product Owners, and Business Owners to help assure strategy and execution alignment
-Drive program-level continuous improvement and participate in enterprise-level improvement and standardization activities
-Communicate plans, status, progress, RIOs to Program Manager, Leadership teams and other stakeholders
-Encourage team and program level Quality Practices and Communities of Practice around SAFe, Scrum, and Agile program management
-Well-being of employees, competence development, performance management and compensation towards Line Managers reporting up to her/him
-Cascade and clarify organizational vision, strategy and goals to teams and individuals; and alignment with individual and team goals.

You have passion for software development and delivering value to customers. You bring with you at least 8 years of management experience in software development organizations, and knowledge and hands-on experience of Agile and LEAN methodologies. You have experience as a project or program manager, preferably from scaled agile projects or other large-scale projects. You are strong-minded, goal-oriented and hate status quo! You will chart the course, set high expectations, inspire others, find a way and deliver results!.

We look forward to your application before July 3, 2015. Please note that applications will be processed continuously and interviews may take place throughout the period.For questions about this position, please contact Mladen Pilipovic, [email protected] or at +46 31 720 81 13 .

Please note that we do NOT accept applications through the above contact details.