Manager - Project Management

The job

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Job description

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Join Kyndryl as a Software Engineering - Development Manager and unlock a world of endless possibilities in designing, developing, and supporting cutting-edge software products, services, and systems. In this pivotal role, you'll harness your expertise in software development, architecture, and engineering practices to spearhead innovative solutions for strategic design/development projects that will shape the future.

As an individual with exceptional technical prowess and remarkable people skills, you'll work hand-in-hand with a team of top-tier developers and engineers, leading and inspiring them to reach new heights of excellence.

This role isn't just about following the norms; it's an opportunity to push boundaries and think outside the box. You'll be tasked with delivering software solutions that go beyond the expected, leveraging your creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to exceed customer expectations and drive organizational success.

At Kyndryl, we believe that hiring the right talent is crucial to success - you'll have a significant hand in selecting and training team members who will add value and diversity to our skill set. By assembling high-performing teams, you'll foster an environment that encourages personal and professional growth, allowing individuals to thrive and expand their capabilities.

Equipped with the "right tools," you'll empower your teams to execute their tasks flawlessly while adhering to agreed-upon timelines, ensuring projects are delivered punctually. Furthermore, you'll shoulder SRE responsibilities, ensuring the software being developed meets the highest quality standards through rigorous automated testing, QA checks, and meticulous code scans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of DO-178C certification and compliance programs, ensuring quality, successful project execution, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage and develop engineering teams through hiring, workforce planning, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Provide technical leadership for certification planning, compliance, verification, testing, audit readiness, and certification deliverables.
• Serve as a key customer and stakeholder interface, driving collaboration, risk management, and business growth initiatives.
• Oversee delivery KPIs, resource utilization, risk mitigation, process improvements, and capability development within the Certification CoE.

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, verification, validation, certification, or related engineering domains.
• 3+ years of team leadership or people management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety-critical software certification programs.
• Experience managing global or distributed technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of DO-178C lifecycle processes and compliance requirements.
• Certification planning, execution, and compliance management.
• Requirements engineering and end-to-end traceability.
• Verification and Validation (V&V) methodologies.
• Requirements-based testing and test compliance.
• Structural coverage analysis.
• Software Quality Assurance (SQA).
• Software Configuration Management.
• Certification audit preparation, execution, and regulatory support.
• Strong understanding of embedded software development practices.
• Proficiency in C and Embedded C.
• Experience with BSP (Board Support Package) and device driver development or verification.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and systems engineering methodologies.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with VxWorks real-time operating systems.
• Experience with Embedded Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with Helix Virtualization Platform (HVP).
• Experience supporting Aerospace & Defense certification programs.
• Knowledge of IEC 50128 and ISO 26262 functional safety standards.
• Experience working directly with certification authorities such as FAA, EASA, or equivalent regulatory bodies.
• Program or project management experience in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of software architecture, systems integration, and safety engineering practices.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

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