Overview In this role you will work in a fast-paced agile environment with a diverse team passionate about technology transformation and delivering impactful outcomes As the leader of a team of talented professionals you will drive the automation of Waters operations by delivering flexible scalable solutions that eliminate manual tasks enhance efficiency and foster innovation Your primary focus will be to lead the Automation Center of Excellence COE evangelize best practices and collaborate with business and IT leaders to define and execute the enterprise automation strategy At Waters we value versatility enthusiasm for problem-solving and a strong focus on achieving business outcomes Responsibilities Lead the development delivery and maintenance of platforms and tools for the Automation COE ensuring alignment with the organization s strategic goals Build and maintain strong relationships with business and IT leaders to understand automation needs streamline demand and manage resource requirements while mitigating risks Proactively engage with stakeholders to ensure clarity on expectations deliverables and progress throughout the project lifecycle Implement processes that enforce standards governance and tools to enhance organizational effectiveness and streamline automation development promoting innovation and efficiency Establish robust software engineering practices within the team to deliver practical high-value solutions that meet organizational needs Manage and develop a global team of 4-8 highly skilled employees and contractors focusing on growth opportunities leadership development and effective team collaboration Collaborate with vendors and partners to ensure the successful delivery of automation projects and initiatives Oversee multiple projects translating requirements into effective solutions providing accurate estimates and ensuring high-quality timely deliverables Ensure the optimal performance and smooth operation of automation tools and platforms adhering to PMO processes and organizational standards Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies providing strategic direction and identifying opportunities for growth and enhancement of enterprise automation capabilities Qualifications Bachelor s degree in computer science information technology or a related field Minimum of 10 years in leadership roles within software development 5 years of experience leading automation teams using tools like UIPath Automation Anywhere Microsoft Power Platform or other enterprise automation software Proven ability to lead and manage global engineering teams delivering projects on time and within budget Strong strategic and tactical thinking skills with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable development plans Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile Scrum and DevOps to handle complex projects and adapt to shifting priorities Deep experience in delivering enterprise automation solutions using RPA low-code UI development workflow automation and other enterprise automation technologies to streamline and scale business processes Knowledge of architecture design and software development across multi-platform environments with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences Strong analytical conceptual thinking and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical discussions and decisions across various audiences and seniority levels Proven vendor and partner management skills A commitment to integrity transparency and accountability with a focus on fostering a successful and results-driven environment Company Description Waters Corporation NYSE WAT is a global leader in analytical instruments separations technologies and software serving the life materials food and environmental sciences for over 65 years Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines the safety of food and the purity of water and the quality and sustainability of products used every day In over 100 countries our 7 600 passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories manufacturing sites and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation It benefits our employees our products our customers and our community Waters complies with all applicable federal state and local laws Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex race color ancestry national origin citizenship status religion age marital status including civil unions military service veteran status pregnancy including childbirth and related medical conditions genetic information sexual orientation gender identity legally recognized disability domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time

📌 Software Development Sr. Manager (Karnataka)
🏢 waters
📍 Karnataka