Siemens - TCMS Software Manager - Software Configuration & Change Management

TCMS Software Manager Software Configuration & Change ManagementHello Visionary!At Siemens Mobility, we empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. Were looking for individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and make a real impacttoday and in the future. If that sounds like you, then you could be an outstanding addition to our vibrant team.Siemens Mobility is an independently managed company of Siemens AG. Our core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology, and related services. By delivering innovative mobility solutions, we make travel easier, more enjoyable, and more efficient for millions of people every day.We are looking for TCMS Software Manager - Software Configuration & Change Management.Youll make a difference by :Your Responsibilities :- Own Software Configuration Management (SCM), Software Release Management, and Software Change Management throughout the software lifecycle.- Define and maintain Software Configuration Management Plans (SCMP), software baselines, version control, branching strategies, and release processes.- Plan and manage software releases for development, integration, validation, commissioning, maintenance, and customer delivery.- Define software release scope, schedules, and deployment plans aligned with project milestones.- Coordinate with Project Management, Technical Management, System Engineering, Software Development, V&V, Integration, Commissioning, Site Management, Quality, Functional Safety, and customer teams to ensure timely software delivery.- Act as the primary interface for software configuration, release, and change management activities across projects.- Review customer requests, defect reports, engineering changes, and commissioning feedback to define software release content and priorities.- Lead Software Change Management, including Change Requests (CRs), Problem Reports (PRs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and perform technical impact analysis.- Organize Software Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and drive approved changes through implementation and closure.- Decide software release readiness and approve software baselines for integration, validation, commissioning, and customer deployment.- Ensure software releases are verified, traceable, and compliant with project quality processes and railway safety standards.- Coordinate software deliveries across multiple projects, product variants, and global engineering locations.- Support commissioning and site teams by managing software fixes, patches, emergency releases, and field issue resolutions.- Monitor software release status, configuration metrics, change progress, and delivery KPIs, providing regular status updates to project stakeholders.- Drive continuous improvement of software configuration, release, and change management processes while mentoring engineering teams on best practices.Desired Skills and Experience :- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.- 8 - 10 years of experience in railway, rolling stock, embedded systems, or safety-critical software development.- Minimum 3 years of experience in Software Management, Software Configuration Management, Release Management, or Change Management.- Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software V-Model, Configuration Management, Release Management, and Change Management.- Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as Git, SVN, Azure DevOps, ClearCase, or equivalent.- Experience with Requirements Management tools such as Polarion, IBM DOORS, or equivalent.- Experience with Change Management tools such as JIRA, Redmine, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.- Knowledge of build management, software packaging, continuous integration, and deployment processes.- Good understanding of TCMS software architecture, embedded control systems, and railway communication protocols such as MVB, WTB, Ethernet, and TRDP.- Good knowledge of railway standards including EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50657, IEC 61131-3, and IEC 61375.- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, planning, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.- Experience working with global engineering teams and international customers is preferred.Why Join Us?At Siemens Mobility, we value your unique identity and perspective. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Bring your authentic self, and together, lets shape a better tomorrow.This role is based in Bangalore, with occasional travel within India and abroad. In return, youll get the opportunity to work with teams shaping the future of mobility across the globe.Were Siemens :Over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time, in more than 200 countries. Were committed to equality, and all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. (ref:hirist.tech)