Job descriptionSwiss Timing is looking for an experienced Software Department Manager to lead its Software Department in an innovative technology organization.The role combines software leadership, product ownership, cloud platform management, and innovation. You will lead the Software Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Platform, and Product Owner teams, ensuring alignment between technology, product priorities, and delivery.A key focus is driving AI and emerging technologies across products and development. Over time, the role may expand into broader Product Management and Technology leadership.Your MissionYou will build and lead a high-performing organization capable of transforming customer needs, business opportunities, and innovative ideas into successful technology products.You will ensure that Swiss Timing has the software engineering, cloud, DevOps, product ownership, and technology capabilities required to develop and operate modern digital products.You will work closely with senior management, Business Development, Sports Solutions, Product Management, and other technology teams to ensure that Swiss Timing develops products that deliver strong customer and business value.You will create an environment where technology, product thinking, AI, cloud, and innovation come together to accelerate the development of next-generation sports technology.Your ResponsibilitiesSoftware & Technology LeadershipLead and develop the Software Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Platform, and Product Owner teams.Define and execute the software strategy aligned with business and product objectives.Foster a culture of innovation, engineering excellence, agility, quality, and continuous improvement.Ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable software solutions.Continuously improve development practices, tools, processes, and productivity.Cloud Platform & DevOpsLead the evolution of cloud platforms and cloud-based services.Ensure availability, reliability, security, scalability, and cost efficiency.Drive adoption of modern cloud technologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and observability.Establish standards and processes for cloud operations, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.Enable teams to efficiently build, deploy, and operate cloud-based products and services.Product & InnovationLead the Product Owner organization and ensure effective product planning, prioritization, and delivery.Collaborate with stakeholders to translate customer and business needs into successful products and services.Drive innovation through AI, computer vision, generative AI, automation, cloud, and emerging technologies.Identify opportunities to leverage AI in products and software development.Promote experimentation, prototyping, and rapid validation of new concepts.People LeadershipBuild, motivate, and develop high-performing Product Owner, Software Engineering, DevOps, and Cloud Platform teams.Strengthen capabilities in software engineering, AI, cloud, automation, data, and emerging technologies.Establish clear responsibilities, efficient ways of working, and development paths.Manage resources, budgets, technology partners, and departmental priorities.Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, learning, experimentation, and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Software Department Manager (all genders) - On-Site in Bern Arbeitgeber: Swatch Group
Die Swatch Group ist ein herausragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern die Möglichkeit bietet, in einem dynamischen und innovativen Umfeld zu arbeiten. In Biel, dem Herzen der Schweizer Uhrenindustrie, profitieren Sie von einer einzigartigen Unternehmenskultur, die Präzision und Effizienz schätzt, sowie von umfangreichen Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung innerhalb eines globalen Unternehmens. Hier haben Sie die Chance, nicht nur rechtliche Expertise einzubringen, sondern auch aktiv an der strategischen Ausrichtung eines der einflussreichsten Luxusgüterkonzerne der Welt mitzuwirken.
