Engineering Manager Software Job in General Industrial Controls

Job Title: Engineering Manager Software

Location: Pune

Experience: 12+ Years

Education: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Electrical Engineering

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager Software to lead our embedded and application software development team. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in software architecture, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality embedded solutions. You will drive new product development, process adherence, project execution, and team development while ensuring innovation, scalability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

1. New Product Development

• Collaborate with Product Management to define software specifications and finalize GATE sign-offs.
• Lead the design and development of scalable and modular software architectures.
• Benchmark competitor products to identify differentiation opportunities.
• Implement latest technology trends and best practices.
• Ensure timely and high-quality software releases in coordination with engineering and operations teams.
• Drive automation in testing for operational efficiency.
• Review and approve design documentation, validation plans, and test reports.

2. Design Process & Standards

• Ensure adherence to NPD (New Product Development) process up to mass production.
• Enforce software coding standards, quality assurance, and documentation protocols.
• Set up and run structured design and code review mechanisms.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

3. Project Management

• Create detailed project plans and communicate timelines, milestones, and risks to all stakeholders.
• Track progress, manage scope, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Define and monitor project costs and resource allocations.
• Work with Product Management to develop product roadmaps and promotional content.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

4. People Management

• Define skill matrices and identify training needs for the software engineering team.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and career development for team members.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with actionable feedback.
• Foster an open, collaborative, and engaging team culture that promotes knowledge sharing and innovation.

5. Customer Support & Technical Documentation

• Support application and service teams in resolving customer issues and technical queries.
• Provide inputs for product manuals, sample applications, and user documentation.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Embedded systems software architecture
• Expertise in C/C++, .NET, or relevant programming platforms
• Familiarity with product life cycle management and design standards
• Strong understanding of test automation, validation, and release processes
• Exposure to modern DevOps tools and Agile methodologies

Leadership & Managerial Skills

• Strategic planning and project execution
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Talent development, mentoring, and team leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration and decision-making

Performance Indicators

• On-time project delivery (Schedule Performance Index)
• Code quality and design defect rates
• Budget adherence and cost optimization
• Team engagement and retention metrics
• Customer issue resolution time
• Knowledge sharing and innovation contributions

Why Join Us?

• Lead a high-performing team at the forefront of embedded and intelligent system development.
• Work on impactful products with real-world applications across industries.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture with continuous learning, innovation, and career growth opportunities.

Ready to lead and build the next generation of smart embedded systems? Apply now.