SW Project Manager

• Bridge development paradigms: Seamlessly integrate ODM waterfall software delivery processes with internal agile development practices, creating hybrid approaches that optimize both efficiency and innovation.
• Lead without authority: Guide and coordinate internal teams of testers and programmers working with ODM partners, using influence, coaching, and collaborative leadership to achieve collective goals.
• Establish communication clarity: Create and maintain transparent communication matrices that clearly define roles, responsibilities, and information flows between ODM suppliers, internal development teams, Product Owners, and program stakeholders.
• Steer supplier software development: Actively manage ODM partner software development activities, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, timeline requirements, and architectural vision alignment.
• Orchestrate cross-functional delivery: Work closely with NPI Project Managers to synchronize software development milestones with overall hardware development timelines and program objectives.
• Validate and integrate deliverables: Oversee the intake, validation, and integration of ODM software components through comprehensive testing and quality assurance processes.
• Manage complex dependencies: Identify, track, and resolve software-related dependencies and risks across the entire development ecosystem, ensuring smooth program execution.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment: Serves from a SW perspective as the primary communication hub between ODM suppliers, internal development teams, architects, and program management, ensuring all parties remain aligned on objectives and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize collaboration processes between suppliers and internal teams, implementing best practices that enhance delivery efficiency and quality.

• Communicates globally: Fluent in both spoken and written both Mandarin and English.
• Has proven project management expertise in complex supplier ecosystems, ideally combining software development with external partnerships and ODM relationships.
• Masters multiple methodologies: Strong practical understanding of both Waterfall and Agile development approaches, with demonstrated ability to bridge and integrate different development paradigms effectively.
• Excels in matrix leadership: Exceptional people management and coaching skills, with proven track record of successfully leading and influencing teams without direct reporting relationships.
• Demonstrates superior communication abilities: Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills, capable of effectively communicating across organizational levels and cultural boundaries.
• Applies creative problem-solving: Highly intuitive and pragmatic approach to navigating organizational complexities, with ability to find innovative solutions to challenging integration problems.
• Brings supplier management experience: Demonstrated success in managing external development partners, particularly in software development or ODM environments.
• Shows analytical and strategic thinking: Strong analytical mindset with excellent dependency management capabilities and ability to see the bigger picture while managing detailed execution.
• Uses modern tools effectively: Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence).
• Understands software development: Experience with software testing, validation processes, and embedded development is a plus.
• Thrives in scaled environments: Experience with large-scale development environments involving multiple suppliers, teams, and locations is a plus.
• Adds language advantage: Professional proficiency in Mandarin is a plus for ODM supplier management.
• Embraces mobility: Able and willing to travel when necessary for supplier coordination, team alignment, and stakeholder management.

• Shape the future of collaboration: Drive innovation at the intersection of supplier partnerships and internal development within an international team of approximately 180 R&D colleagues based in Belgium, Romania, Germany, Taiwan and India.
• Join a passionate mission: Become part of the enthusiastic team developing our ClickShare portfolio; Barco's wireless next generation collaboration tools for the meeting room that is used by thousands of customers worldwide.
• Work in a hybrid excellence environment: Operate at the intersection of agile practices and structured supplier management in the core of a global tech top employer, balancing innovation with delivery excellence.
• Drive transformation: Pioneer new approaches to software program management across our supplier ecosystem, directly influencing how we deliver cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Inspire long-term vision: Contribute to our long-term innovation roadmap through effective software program management and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Enjoy world-class facilities: Appreciate the comfort of our futuristic headquarters designed to inspire innovation and collaboration.
• Grow continuously: Access continuous training opportunities at our very own Barco University, enhancing both technical and leadership capabilities.
• Benefit comprehensively: Take home a competitive salary package with attractive benefits that recognize your unique contribution to our success.

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