Alcon Research

Alcon Research

Software Delivery Lead

Lake Forest, California · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$128k-$166kDetected 6 days ago
AzureDevOpsAgileJiraStakeholder ManagementPerformance ManagementEmbedded SystemsLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • Instead, it focuses on ensuring that software work starts ready, progresses predictably, risks are surfaced early, and delivery trade‑offs are framed clearly for decision‑making.

Responsibilities

  • Own planning and delivery for assigned software programs
  • Create dashboards to communicate delivery status, progress and risks
  • Lead structured scope change impact assessments across:

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs.
  • The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
  • 5 Years of Relevant Experience
  • Frame trade‑off options and support commitment resets when required
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and coordinate across stakeholder groups

Nice to have

  • 5+ years as an embedded software developer
  • Delivery or program certifications such as PMP, SAFe, or equivalent
  • Experience supporting multiple concurrent programs in regulated environments
  • 8+ years of experience in software delivery, technical program management, or delivery leadership
  • Experience delivering embedded and/or regulated software, including hardware‑software dependencies
  • Strong executive‑level communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with delivery and planning tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Project, or Planner
  • S trong understanding of the software development life cycle and working with technical teams

Compensation

  • 128,350.00 - 166,100.00
  • Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short‑term and long‑term incentive opportunities for eligible roles.
  • The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role.
  • Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.

Benefits

  • Alcon's Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long‑term value.
  • Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well‑being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.

Equal opportunity

  • Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
  • Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
  • If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the

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