Jeppesen Systems- Senior Software Development Manager & 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. Look up in the skies and you will see a quarter of a million crew members on thousands of aircrafts flying schedules produced by our software.

We are best in the world at what we do and we are the preferred choice for the world’s premiere airlines all around the globe such as Lufthansa, Delta Airlines, Qatar Airways, SAS, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and many more.

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. Our employees are the heart and soul of the transformation and the role of the leadership team is to support them in any way possible. We want to further strengthen the software development leadership team with a colleague who will add a new dimension to the team with her/his experience, insight, inspiration and motivation.

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 challenge status quo! You will chart the course, set high expectations, inspire others, find a way and deliver results!.

We look forward to your application. Applications will be processed continuously. If you find the role challenging and interesting, please apply through http://www.sigmaitm.se. If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Recruitment Consultant; Susanne Hjälmered 0703-897007 or [email protected], between week 26-27 Contact: Pernilla Johansson 0703-996706 or [email protected]

The company

At Jeppesen in Gothenburg, over 300 employees from over 30 countries develop, implement and support cutting-edge resource optimization systems for airlines and railways. We solve some of the most intricate problems you can imagine – in one of the most exciting and dynamic industries you can find. We are passionate about making the complex simple!

Jeppesen’s crew and fleet management solutions are mainly developed in Gothenburg, with support from our offices in Montreal, Singapore, and New York. Jeppesen has 3,500 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA. Founded on the production of aeronautical charts, the company celebrated 75 years of guiding pilots safely to their destinations in 2009.

Jeppesen is a subsidiary of Boeing, the world’s leading aerospace company. Boeing is headquartered in Chicago, U.S.A., employing more than 160 000 people in 70 countries.