Software Project Manager Staff

Requisition ID:  33443  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE: Software Project Manager Staff

JOB SUMMARY

The Software Project Manager serves as a dynamic leader responsible for driving successful software project delivery while facilitating effective development practices across teams. Working closely with the Lead Software Engineer and Software System Engineer, this position bridges technical leadership and project management to deliver high-quality software solutions on schedule and within scope.  The Software Project Manager also works closely with the business area project management team to ensure seamless integration of software activities into overall project execution.  The role requires balancing tactical iteration execution with strategic project planning while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead the team in iteration planning, including scope definition and commitment setting
• Identify and remove impediments to a project or team’s progress
• Drive daily team status meetings to identify and resolve blockers
• Track and report iteration progress including burndown and missed requirements
• Manage dependencies across iterations (n-1, n, n+1, n+2) and coordinate with dependent teams
• Work with Lead SW Engineer and appropriate team members on backlog refinement and defect management
• Facilitate and manage effort estimation within projects across different levels of backlog items (Features, Epics, Stories, etc.)
• Facilitate iteration demonstrations and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate integration planning and dependencies with Software System Engineer
• Report iteration status and risks to SW Project Lead and program management
• Maintain overall project roadmap aligned with program commitments
• Manage multiple development teams across onshore and offshore locations
• Drive risk mitigation strategies before impact to iteration commitments
• Coordinate status and execution planning with Business rea Platform Project Manager
• Continuously improve effectiveness and efficiencies of a team’s performance and productivity
• Plan and coordinate team execution and deliverables through all phases of Design Control and project life cycle including Software Design Transfer and Software Release activities
• Support teams and projects in the completion of Design Control artifacts and deliverables
• Use metrics and data to measure team’s effectiveness

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

List bulleted items that are not clearly essential to the job or the reason why the job exists, and/or duties/tasks that are shared with other associates. Typically, Other Duties and Responsibilities are either and additional or minimal part of the job that could potentially be distributed to other team members.

(Example: Work as team member with peers and other levels within entire organization and with external peers.) 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Project management professional certifications preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of software project management experience
• Track record of successful project delivery
• Experience managing multiple concurrent software development projects
• Experience working with distributed/offshore teams
• Experience with project management tools and tracking systemse.

Skills

• Expert level understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices
• Strong understanding of FDA Design Controls and QMS processes
• Demonstrated project planning, estimation, and resource management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills
• Experience facilitating development team meetings and practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong interpersonal and team-building capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Decision-making skills under pressure
• Ability to understand and communicate technical system features, functionality and dependencies

-Or-

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Agile Scrum Master certification desired

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, traverse, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

Additional Physical Requirements

Hybrid Position requiring 3 days per week in person at the Lakewood, CO Headquarters, and additional days required to perform the role

Target Pay Range:  $95,700.00 to $119,600.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.