Senior Engineering Manager - Web Technologies (RDU IT)

Job Title: Senior Engineering Manager - Digital Web Platform (RDU IT)

• Work Location: Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore, India

• Work Schedule: Three days on-site, two days remote (3/2)

• Career Level: E

Introduction to role

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming digital capabilities for web platforms? As a Senior Software Application Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of web development and operations, driving innovation and excellence across the enterprise. You'll manage teams, prioritize tasks, and ensure successful delivery of digital projects that align with strategic business goals. Your expertise will enable future growth by implementing development capabilities globally. Collaborate with digital engagement partners, business customers, and upper management to deliver impactful solutions. Are you up for the challenge?

Accountabilities:

• Oversee the development life cycle of solutions and manage complex projects with significant impact.

• Collaborate with product managers and platform owners to develop strategies for web development.

• Work closely with senior engineers to design and develop new products.

• Instill best practices for software development and documentation.

• Manage project prioritization, planning, and stakeholder engagement.

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and lead engineering efforts.

• Ensure operational excellence in monitoring and operation of services.

• Lead junior team members and foster collaboration with cross-functional partners.

• Manage digital project delivery, including new capabilities and SLDC processes.

• Coordinate team priorities for digital development and manage outages and incidents.

• Educate technical teams on development capabilities, particularly Sitecore websites.

• Drive vendor management to align application portfolio with business priorities.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Experience with Sitecore and web development in high availability environments, CMS Architecture and Design, Common API Classes, Security Model, ASP.NET MVC framework, jQuery JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5.

• Experience in leading onshore, nearshore, and offshore development teams using DevSecOps standard methodologies.

• Experience designing, developing, and delivering digital assets to support corporate plans.

• Experience working in a multi-disciplined, multi-functional matrix organization.

• Estimation/sizing, Change Order/SOW contracting experience with successful negotiation outcomes.

• 10+ years of proven experience with atleast 4 in IT management roles.

• Ability to travel up to 20% for foreign and domestic travel.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technologies or equivalent work experience.

• Experience working in Biotech or Pharmaceutical industries.

• Development knowledge of Data Templates, Renderings, and Content items using Sitecore.

• Experience setting up Content Delivery and Management environments for websites.

• Excellent informal leadership, networking, and communication skills.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca's Alexion division, we champion diversity and foster an energizing culture where new ideas thrive. Our commitment to inclusion ensures that life-changing innovations can come from anywhere. We celebrate each other's successes and take pride in giving back to our communities. Here, your career is more than just a path; it's a journey to making a difference where it truly counts.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.