Senior Manager Software Verification

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Software Verification Manager - Heart Failure (HF) - Atlanta, GA

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott's Heart Failure (HF) division, we're advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in electrophysiology and heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

As a Senior Software Verification Manager for the HF Business, you will lead the Software Verification team as part of a high growth business division working on Mechanical Circulatory and Cardiac Pressure Measurement Systems. You will be responsible for defining and implementing the Abbott Heart Failure Software Verification strategy. You will provide leadership to the Software Test Team to architect, design and develop test, frameworks and tools. In this role, you will be responsible for all deliverables associated with the testing of the Heart Failure products. Your team will be responsible for Integration, Exploratory, Functional, Performance, Load and Verification. The testing will involve manual and automated testing and You will determine the strategy for automation and manual ratios. This position reports to the HF Director of Software Engineering.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead SW Verification Team Responsible for developing and tracking SW Verification Plans, Protocols and Schedules across multiple projects
• Manage Software Test resources and work with a cross-functional team to develop requirements, architecture, design, implementation and maintenance of the Medical Software Test Suite (manual and automated) for Heart Failure Products including Embedded, Mobile and Cloud applications.
• Assess the cybersecurity risks of new products and features as well as identify potential interactions with existing products and features.
• Responsible for all Activities and Deliverables related to Software Verification for Heart Failure including Plans, protocols and reports.
• Stay abreast of Software Test technology, methods and tools and update the Heart Failure Test Strategy as needed.
• Manage team on the development and maintenance of non-product software tools for various products within Heart Failure.
• Responsible for managing, coaching, developing and hiring Software Verification Resources.
• Manage collaboration with Systems, Electrical, Software Systems, Quality, Regulatory and Manufacturing teams to ensure that all software test activities and deliverables are completed on time and in accordance to the Heart Failure Division Procedures, FDA and other regulatory requirements.
• Use Test Automation frameworks to standardize Test Automation across products and technologies.
• Work with external resources to execute Test Strategy on various products.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer engineering computer science, or a related engineering field (Master's degree in software engineering, computer engineering or computer science preferred).
• Experience with Software Verification/Testing within the regulated medical field required. Implantable technologies and experience preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on software verification/testing experience.
• Hands-on experience with working in an Agile software development and testing environment.
• Expert knowledge of Software Test Process and technologies.
• Expert knowledge in at least 3 of the following domains: manual functional testing, automated testing, exploratory testing, integration testing, non-product software validation, software verification.
• Experience with visual modeling/design, formal software development methodologies, and source code management is required.
• Experience in working in an iterative Agile development process required.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, including internationally, when COVID19 restrictions are lifted

PREFERRED

• Advanced level degree(s) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
• Implantable technologies and experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing resources preferred.
• Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The salary for this role is between:
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JOB FAMILY:
Product Development

DIVISION:
HF Heart Failure

LOCATION:
United States > Atlanta : 387 Technology Circle NW Suite 500

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 15 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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