APM Software Team Leader

Summary Grid Automation offers its customers a complete range of innovative products, systems and services covering design and manufacture, as well as commissioning and long-term maintenance of Substation Protection and Automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• This includes protection relays, control systems, cybersecurity solutions, device management, asset performance, and more.
• We are looking for a Software Team Leader for the Asset Performance Management (APM) product within the GridBeats™ portfolio.
• The Asset Performance Management product manages large fleets of grid-connected devices, ensuring the fleet runs efficiently by running predictive analytics, maintenance optimization and risk optimization algorithms across the fleet.
• This is an analytics first, UI intensive product deployed at scale to ensure reliability and predictability of grid connected assets.
• The Software Team Leader will lead distributed development teams and be responsible for delivery, technical direction, and team leadership for the Asset Performance Management product.
• Software Development & Delivery Lead the software development team responsible for the Asset Performance Management product.
• Own delivery of software features, releases, and maintenance for the product.
• Plan and coordinate development activities across distributed teams in collaboration with the APM Project Manager.
• Work closely with Product Management to translate product requirements into development plans and technical solutions.
• Contribute to long-term product and technical roadmap planning.
• & Quality Guide technical decisions and support the team in software design and implementation.
• Ensure high software quality, maintainability, and reliability of the product.
• Collaborate with Software Architecture, QA & Testing, UX, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with common practices and platform architecture.
• Ensure proper software development processes are followed, including code reviews, testing, documentation, and release processes.
• Manage technical risks, technical debt, and system improvements.
• Support troubleshooting of complex technical issues and customer problems when required.
• Leadership & Collaboration Build, lead, and develop a high-performing software engineering team.
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of team members.
• Foster collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination across distributed teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education & Professional Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical discipline.
• Strong and proven experience in software development, with experience in technical leadership or team leadership roles.
• Experience leading distributed or international software development teams.
• & Technical Expertise Strong experience with backend/server software development using technologies such as Java, C#, or similar.
• Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management Demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders (Product Management, Architecture, Operations) without direct authority, driving consensus on technical direction and priorities.
• Strong coordination skills, with proven ability to orchestrate work across multiple teams, time zones, and organizational boundaries while maintaining delivery momentum.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Track record of building trusted relationships with senior leadership and effectively advocating for team needs, resources, and strategic investments.

Preferred

• Experience working with distributed systems, client-server architectures, or large-scale device management systems.
• Experience working with databases, APIs, and system integrations.
• Asset Performance Management & Reliability Engineering Experience with Asset Performance Management (APM) systems, predictive analytics platforms, or condition-based monitoring solutions for industrial assets.
• Proven experience with optimization algorithms, including maintenance optimization, risk-based optimization, or fleet-level resource optimization.
• Experience with Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies, failure mode analysis (FMEA), or reliability engineering principles applied in software systems.
• AI/ML & Advanced Technologies Hands-on experience or strong technical understanding of AI/ML technologies, including machine learning model development, deployment, and integration into production software (e.g., predictive maintenance models, anomaly detection, Remaining Useful Life estimation).
• Technical & Product Knowledge Experience working with device management systems, IoT platforms, industrial software, or similar large-scale systems.
• Experience with software deployment, version management, and update mechanisms.
• Experience with cybersecurity considerations for device communication and software updates.
• Experience with data pipelines and analytics frameworks for processing large volumes of sensor/telemetry data from grid-connected assets.
• Familiarity with statistical modeling, time-series analysis, or digital twin concepts for asset health assessment.
• Experience leading teams that develop and operationalize AI/ML models in production environments (MLOps, model monitoring, retraining pipelines).
• Knowledge of power grid assets, substation equipment, or utility industry standards related to asset management (e.g., IEEE, IEC standards).
• Leadership & Ways of Working Structured and pragmatic mindset, balancing technical quality with delivery timelines.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive topics to completion.
• Ability to work in international and matrix organizations.
• Experience collaborating with Product Management, Architecture, QA, and UX teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset and interest in improving development processes and engineering practices.
• Experience facilitating cross-team workshops, design reviews, or alignment sessions that drive shared understanding and joint decision-making.
• Ability to navigate organizational complexity, manage competing priorities from multiple stakeholders, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Coaching and mentoring mindset, with experience developing individuals' communication, collaboration, and leadership capabilities.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided

No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position