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Manager Software Engineering (Lancaster, PA)

We have an opening for a manager of software engineering. This individual will manage the SW application group, and actively work on the definition, design, and implementation of a Video SDK (Software Development Kit), which allows the seamless integration of video devices into CCTV application software like our client's Video Management System.

Principal Responsibilities:

Manage the SW team - applications, testing and embedded (work plan definition, appraisals, team development, etc.)
Contribute to the planning process, including the identification of tasks, creation of work estimates, and contribution to the creation of viable project plans.
Preparation and alignment of SW Engineering budget.
Manage contracts, etc. with off-site development sites.
Drive and initiate activities to improve Quality and TTM of our company's products.
Drive and maintain significant new developments in relevant technology and standards.
Develop competences within the SW group.
Provide strategic direction by development of design methods, tools; resulting in definition and implementation of design guidelines.
Develop SW requirements base on customer needs and technical constraints (e.g. architecture).
Manage design, implementation and validation of SW based on a given set of requirements.
Design test harness to assist in integration testing/functional testing.
Effectively use and report against defect tracking and change management systems.

Required Education:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline (e.g. Computer Science)
Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline.

Requirements: Minimum five (5) years experience in SW design/implementation, 3+ years experience as SW development lead or SW manager.

Special Skills: Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are essential. Requires a self-motivated individual with strong problem solving skills and the ability to work on multiple multi-site projects in parallel. Strong SW development methodology experience in object-oriented environments is required. Programming experience in C++ and knowledge in Microsoft COM technologies are mandatory.