Software Development Sr. Manager

In this role, you will work in a fast-paced, agile environment with a diverse team passionate about technology, transformation, and delivering impactful outcomes. As the leader of a team of talented professionals, you will drive the automation of Waters' operations by delivering flexible, scalable solutions that eliminate manual tasks, enhance efficiency, and foster innovation. Your primary focus will be to lead the Automation Center of Excellence (COE), evangelize best practices, and collaborate with business and IT leaders to define and execute the enterprise automation strategy.

At Waters, we value versatility, enthusiasm for problem-solving, and a strong focus on achieving business outcomes.

• Lead the development, delivery, and maintenance of platforms and tools for the Automation COE, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business and IT leaders to understand automation needs, streamline demand, and manage resource requirements while mitigating risks.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to ensure clarity on expectations, deliverables, and progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement processes that enforce standards, governance, and tools to enhance organizational effectiveness and streamline automation development, promoting innovation and efficiency.
• Establish robust software engineering practices within the team to deliver practical, high-value solutions that meet organizational needs.
• Manage and develop a global team of 4-8 highly skilled employees and contractors, focusing on career growth, leadership development, and effective team collaboration.
• Collaborate with vendors and partners to ensure the successful delivery of automation projects and initiatives.
• Oversee multiple projects, translating requirements into effective solutions, providing accurate estimates, and ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables.
• Ensure the optimal performance and smooth operation of automation tools and platforms, adhering to PMO processes and organizational standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, providing strategic direction and identifying opportunities for growth and enhancement of enterprise automation capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years in leadership roles within software development.
• 5+ years of experience leading automation teams using tools like UIPath, Automation Anywhere, Microsoft Power Platform or other enterprise automation software.
• Proven ability to lead and manage global engineering teams, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong strategic and tactical thinking skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable development plans.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile/Scrum and DevOps, to handle complex projects and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Deep experience in delivering enterprise automation solutions using RPA, low-code UI development, workflow automation, and other enterprise automation technologies to streamline and scale business processes.
• Knowledge of architecture, design, and software development across multi-platform environments, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence technical discussions and decisions across various audiences and seniority levels.
• Proven vendor and partner management skills.
• A commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability, with a focus on fostering a successful and results-driven environment.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.