R&D Software Manager

Job Description

We are excited to announce that we are looking to add a software manager to our GC and GC/MS R&D team here at Agilent.

The R&D Software Manager leads or coordinates cross-functional technical projects focused on development of new or improvement of existing products which may include the design of new product manufacturing processes and/or adherence to compliance requirements.

The R&D Software Manager is also responsible for software development in current and future products. They develop strategies, customer relationships, and specific programs in order to achieve business objectives. Some testing and installation activities could be assigned when necessary. As a member of the R&D team, staff level projects and initiatives will be assigned.

Project team may consist of internal, cross-functional and/or external technical resources and partners. Projects may require deep intuition for business, specific technical knowledge and/or proficiency in project management steps/tools.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Manage a multi-disciplined software development team and software projects through product development cycles, consistent with the group's software and division's instrument development programs.

• Work closely with and lead the cross-functional team (quality, marketing, product support, order fulfillment, finance) to develop testable software, create requirements definition to be used as a framework for project development, and lead product development.

• Actively work with the division staff to establish project objectives (quality, cost, schedule and features) including managing change to these items. This entails planning, budgeting, use of resources, communicating progress, issue resolution and overall project execution.

• Complete real time capacity planning and workload balancing to manage multiple projects in various phases to development completion.

• Tracking the project-deliverables from initiation through delivery or implementation, while ensuring that the project is successfully carried out and results achieve quality, reliability, schedule, efficiency and/or cost goals.

• Reviewing, identifying, and/or documenting technical requirements and tasks. This includes creating the schedule for tracking achievement of deliverables, assessing and leading project risk and project dependency evaluations, coordinating vital approvals and may prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols and/or quantitative analyses.

• Progress development into the next generation of coding techniques by evaluating and developing metrics that apply to current development environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 2+ years relevant experience, as manager or technical lead of software development team and software projects.

• Demonstrated skills in aspects of the new product development process using the lifecycle model.

• Skills in planning and organizing project-based work activities (e.g. scheduling, metrics, resource management, cross-functional coordination).

• Ability to exercise independent judgment as well as work in a collaborative environment and to develop teamwork among individuals.

• Skills in coaching, listening, influencing and decision-making when dealing with people across all levels and functions.

• Demonstrated ability to take risks and make timely decisions.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least August 6, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $143,760.00 - $269,550.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

10% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

R&D