Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough Workplace Flexibility: HybridJob DescriptionAs a Principal Systems Engineer, you have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading the technical development and execution of our product strategy. By providing system-level product ownership capabilities for backend systems and coordination and systems engineering expertise throughout a system-of-systems ecosystem, focused on one or more prdoucts, you help us to bring the product vision into a reality. Your role as a servant-leader is crucial in driving excellence and expertise throughout the product lifecycle.
Job DutiesProduct Actualization- Deeply understand the product vision from Product Management, keeping abreast with the product roadmap, good practices and new trends.
- Work closely with Product Management, Architecture and engineering as well as cross functional initiative teams and serve as the face of the technical development effort on one or more products.
- Articulate and develop a cohesive vision and strategy to bring the vision for the product to reality
- Create and manage an actionable development roadmap, ensuring feasibility with respect to business objectives and alignment to overarching platform governance.
- Continuously communicate with all stakeholders, including business managers and development teams to maintain the vision and overall alignment to the platform roadmap.
- Conduct risk and quality management assessments at a product level.
Backend System Backlog Management- Create and maintain the product backlog based on evolving requirements and good practice, ensuring that changes align with broader business objectives and are prioritized based on product vision.
- Map out dependencies to ensure development of a realistic and efficient plan.
- Engage with business stakeholders to collect requirements input and to present ideas for testing and further development.
Development Oversight- Write, maintain and trace system and software requirements following industry best practices for design controls, and ensure that they are understood by the technical and cross-functional teams.
- Work with the development team to identify, define and organize activities, as well as coordinate all stages of product creation including design and development.
- Monitor and evaluate product progress and identify any areas with the potential for improvements.
- Prepare and maintain product documentation, primarily of a technical nature..
- Develop or support development of work items (stories) that articulate enablers that need to be implemented to allow the product to meet end user needs, working hand in hand with architecture and software engineering. . .
- Engage early with all stakeholders to plan and prepare roll-out, coordinate key stakeholders for project roll-out where necessary.
- Support and engage in any change management activities related to the product.
Job QualificationsRequired:- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, or other related field (or equivalent and related experience).
- Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in systems engineering or equivalent roles in software product management, either as a product manager, software engineer, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development methodologies or related activities within the medical device or medical technology spaces.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to influence and drive results in cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Passion for technology and for delivering high-quality products.
- Extensive experience working in a global environment.
- Working across hardware and software, ideally in a MedTech environment.
- Experience developing and driving strategy for a product team and providing detailed product guidance.
- Understanding of how technologies can shape institutions, innovate and deliver growth.
- Passionate about using imaging, computer vision, and ML/AI to transform healthcare.
- High level of comfort working with distributed teams and managing stakeholders at a distance.
Preferred:- Masters, PhD, or equivalent experience in or related field.
Why join Olympus?We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.
Equitable Offerings you can count on:- Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
- Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
- 12 Paid Holidays
- On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**
Connected Culture you can embrace:- Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
- Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
- Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
- Paid Educational Assistance
*US Only
**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA
Are you ready to be a part of our team?Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.
The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $137,657.00 - $192,722.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.
Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Research and Development 
