Citrix Systems (Research and Development) Ltd

You will help us to develop our existing products new solutions within a dynamic team of skilled developers, test engineers, technical authors, translators and user-oriented design gurus.

You will be responsible for planning, leading, organizing, controlling and staffing the resources within an engineering group as well as strong interaction with cross-functional distributed teams (internal and external). You will be expected to identify technical opportunities and recommend programs to management in such areas as product development, efficiency improvement, quality improvement, cost reduction, and reliability and performance improvements. You will have a good understanding of customer requirements (deployment or support escalation) and use cases in the field.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

Project Related

• Build and sustain a team of experienced development engineers while leveraging development resources from multiple locations, including overseas development centers.
• Identify and resolve technical issues at a high-level and delegate practical implications (i.e. critical assessment of technical roadmap and/or design requirements and how to execute).
• Commit to reasonable development schedules and deliver solutions on time with high quality.
• Broader collaboration with business management, development, and project management.
• Manage resources and (awareness of/sensitivity to) established budget.

People Management

• Mentor and grow the team (including junior managers) and serve as a champion for a positive team environment.
• Lead the team through the development process and seek opportunity for continuous improvement and best practices on multiple projects of high complexity.


Scope of Work:

Note: This section highlights some specific requirements with the position, however, Leadership Blueprint competencies apply and should be referred to for specific behavioral expectations of the role)

• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities. Erroneous decisions have significant impact on project deliverables.

• Manages, through subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing Applies Leadership

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Experience in software development, maintenance and project management of complex software systems.
• Proficiency with data structures, algorithms, software architecture, and APIs.
• Sound planning and budget management skills.
• Proven track record of achieving strong results consistent with overall business direction.
• Ability to influence and instill confidence in partners and senior management based upon requisite knowledge and excellent technical and business judgment that leads to good decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Strong analytical, creative, and communication skills.
• Ability to drive positive team development.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Success managing virtual teams.
Requirements (Education, Certification, Training, Experience)
• BS degree or advanced degree or equivalent in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education. Work experience required of individuals holding an MS or higher degree in one of these fields may be less.
• 8+ years experience of directly related work experience in software development and process.
• Minimum 2+ years experience managing people.
• Experience in project management in a high demanding environment.
• At least 3+ years of experience in application software release cycle.
• Experience scheduling the development of technically complex code
• Recent hands-on experience of Windows internals is preferred
• Experience of leading Development and Test teams preferred
• Recent people management, staff development, coaching and mentoring would be an advantage

We are a global software company and a leader in application delivery infrastructure solutions with over 180,000 customers worldwide. Behind every great Citrix product there are great people so if you would like to make a difference in your career, be part of a special team and receive a competitive package then don't hesitate to apply for this role - www.citrix.com via Careers.