Embedded Software & Controls Manager

Catalyst are delighted to be, once more, working with a key client in their recruitment of an Embedded Software & Controls Manager. Our client is a leading, cutting-edge, international technology business in the electrification field, supplying a diverse global customer-base. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, my client seeks an Embedded Software & Controls Manager. to manage and develop the Software & Controls team in the Engineering Division at their Tyneside HQ.

About the Role

The Embedded Software & Controls Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the software & controls team, ensuring software deliverables are achieved on time and to specification. The software and controls team are responsible for delivering embedded software and control solutions for motor controllers and power conversion products.

Main Responsibilities

* Ensure software development follows both global and internal software processes.

* Work with other discipline leads to ensure software deliverables dovetail into overall global product development system.

* Ensure the team follows a strict ‘V’ model development cycle which is requirements driven, well documented and traceable.

* Ensure conformance of the software development to the development process and support both internal and external ISO9001 auditing, ensuring continued compliance to the process

* Provide resource allocation plans for the team and provide correct resource to project managers enabling timely delivery of projects. Assist in creating project proposals with accurate resource and time estimates.

* Work as part of the senior management team, as such be responsible for annual budgeting for the software and controls team, assist in creating and reviewing annual business plan, risk register and SWOT analysis.

* Perform day to day management of your team, set annual performance and development goals and carry out mid and end of year performance reviews. Contribute to team moral, team building and growth of the team through staff development, training, and external recruitment.

* Carry out software development as an active member of the team

* Help facilitate and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork between software and controls teams globally.

* Design, code and debug real-time embedded software/firmware for research programs, new product development and sustaining projects.

* Design, set...