Senior Software Product Delivery Manager

Job Title – Senior Software Product Delivery Manager

Location: London or Birmingham

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The Opportunity

Oasys is the software house of Arup. It is the brand through which Arup sells market leading technical software. To support the growth of our Oasys business we are looking to expand our global partnerships team. 

We are looking for a senior software delivery manager for a suite of pre and post-processing software designed specially to work with LS-DYNA.

We have been using LS-DYNA for our consultancy work for over 30 years. Our in-depth knowledge of this powerful analysis solver has enabled us to create the Oasys LS-DYNA Environment - tailored tools written exclusively for LS-DYNA that give users the power to prepare models, interpret results and share solutions. The Oasys LS-DYNA Environment is used by the majority of automotive OEMs worldwide and across many other industries, including defense, nuclear and civil engineering. We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible service through our product development, sales & marketing activities, customer events, conferences and training courses.  

For further information Oasys for LS-DYNA Environment visit www.oasys-software.com/dyna/

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Delivery Manager to join our global development team. You will be coordinating the delivery of Oasys Suite that has been used to design iconic vehicles produced by major automotive OEMs worldwide. You will be the driving force behind successful software releases, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and quality. You will help us ensure that we continue to develop and deliver world leading applications that meet the needs of engineers everywhere.

We have teams of software developers, product managers, marketeers, technical support, sales and operations specialists based in various locations around the world. Our developers work to define and create new features as well as refine and optimise the existing ones. You will demonstrate what good delivery means for the team, owning our software release process, while working closely with product and commercial management to efficiently deliver quality products that meet our users’ needs.

The role will see you: 

• Defining and continuously improving the delivery processes and practices of the global Oasys software development team.
• Working with the Product, Commercial, Marketing, Research and Technical Support teams to develop roadmaps and priorities.
• Providing/designing and maintaining any necessary infrastructure for successful releases.
• Liaising with and feeding into requirements for other Oasys development teams such as the DevOps and QA.
• Working to reduce technical debt and improve the maintainability of the products and managing/coordinating resources across product development and delivery to meet deadlines.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. 

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Degree level education in a technology, business, or engineering discipline
• Professional project or programme management accreditation
• Background in building and managing high performing, globally distributed software development teams delivering software products and services in global organisations.
• Previous experience with delivery of CAE, CAD or engineering based software. 
• Proven experience in being able to define and manage the processes required to take a software application concept from idea through design, development and into production and maintenance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Strong communication and people skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders and line management skills, particularly within global teams

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Marek Mazurowski (marek.mazurowski@arup.com). Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Marek Mazurowski (marek.mazurowski@arup.com) to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit our https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing date: 6th January 2025