Software Project Manager

As a key leadership role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Software Project Manager is accountable for managing and coordinating resources and processes to deliver software releases, while participating in defining the strategy for the product development team by driving initiatives that deliver on the vision. You will work together with the Business Analyst to plan and execute projects, ensuring that teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction, and resources to deliver products effectively. This includes establishing realistic estimates for timelines and ensuring that projects remain on target to meet deadlines. Additionally, you will work closely with the Business Analyst and Sales to understand the system's function and non-functional requirements. Your responsibilities will also include demonstrating to clients the deployment of software upgrades, enhancements, and fixes coordinated based on release schedules. You will create software development plans aligned with clients" evolving needs and market trends, leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Designing and overseeing the implementation of end-to-end integrated systems will be a crucial part of your role. Furthermore, you will deliver architectural initiatives that drive revenue and improve efficiency in line with business strategy. Evolving the existing software system applications and architecture in various areas as needed will also be a part of your responsibilities. Maintaining in-depth knowledge of the organization's technologies and architecture, developing and maintaining current and planned state architectural blueprints, and creating an aspirational architectural roadmap for the enterprise will be essential tasks. Communicating architectural decisions, plans, goals, and strategies, providing architectural direction to Enterprise Architects, Business Architects, and Solution Architects, developing architectural metrics and reports for the executive team, business, and IT management, delivering program documentation, including program charters, schedules, requirements documents, specifications, design documents, and testing strategies, will all fall under your purview. You will also be responsible for coordinating release and sprint planning, providing leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development, monitoring individual employees" performance, overseeing large-scale and intricate IT programs and projects, building relationships with executive project sponsors and senior technology leadership, directing and managing projects from conceptualization to implementation, and more. For this role, we are looking for individuals with a Bachelor's or Master's in any engineering discipline, a minimum of 10+ years of experience in leadership/managing software development projects for the manufacturing industry, strong proficiency in leadership, team mentoring, project management, customer governance, time management, and problem-solving, good oral and written communication skills in English, self-motivation, teamwork, action-and-results orientation, organization, good communication, and reporting skills, the ability to work successfully under tight project deadlines, and knowledge in Python platform, relational databases, Webservices, Scrum methodology, and Agile practices. Additional knowledge or experience in Ignition, Microsoft Technologies like .Net (C#, VB), SSRS, SSIS, OPC & MQTT, managing the development of SaaS and cloud-based applications, using project management tools like Zoho, and willingness to dive into software environments and technical issues would be advantageous. At BASE Automation, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and ideas are valued, opportunities for professional growth and development, competitive compensation package, flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to sustainability and making a positive impact in the manufacturing sector. We believe diversity drives innovation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.,