When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys. Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career. Summary / Role Purpose The Senior Manager R&D joins the Materials Business Unit to lead the software development projects of major ANSYS applications such as Granta MI. This role is responsible for planning, resource assignments and progress tracking of all projects and activities performed by the members of the team(s). The Senior Manager R&D will be responsible for line management and personal development of team members, as well as the facilitation of the team’s work. The Senior Manager R&D will collaborate with development and testing managers on the development, implementation, and integration of our quality assurance practices. We would prefer a hybrid working model where the ideal candidate could work on site for 2 days a week. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Responsible for the on-time completion of projects assigned to team(s) while meeting the corporate quality standards • Ensure that implementation of the product satisfies the product specifications • Ensure that appropriate methods and procedures are followed • Recruits, develops, and retains high performing talent • Create a positive team culture that is aligned with the Ansys culture • Typically will oversee and manage multiple teams, sections, or units, often via subordinate managers • Lead teams to build robust and innovative solutions for Materials data management. • Guide software development and testing activities within your teams. Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience • BS in Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field with 12 years’ experience, MS with 10 years’ experience, or PhD with 8 years’ experience • At least 3 years of experience in management • Significant commercial experience with C#, .NET, SQL, TypeScript, Python, C++ or similar. • Demonstrated leadership with a proven track record of successful product releases • Commercial experience of leading, managing and directing software teams/ Preferred Qualifications and Skills • Expert-level knowledge, commercial experience and leadership in C#, SQL Server, TypeScript, Python, C++ or related technologies. • Experience leading technical efforts to deliver innovative solutions that advance large-scale commercial products • Proven ability to understand business requirements and translate them into roadmaps and plans • Ability to convey complex information in a clear way to stakeholders and development teams • Ability to drive success across teams and geographies, and to mentor others • Experience of optimized, performant and scalable commercial enterprise solutions. • Experience of development, deployment and maintenance of cloud-hosted enterprise applications. This is a flexible role, with a preference for the individual to be in the office three days per week and work from home for the remaining days. At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement Our Commitments: • Amaze with innovative products and solutions • Make our customers incredibly successful • Act with integrity • Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper Our Values: • Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next • Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately • Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve • Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger Our Actions: • We commit to audacious goals • We work seamlessly as a team • We demonstrate mastery • We deliver outstanding results