Help lead software development for the next generation of TOMRA reverse vending machines and solutions. 

An increasing number of countries are implementing deposit return systems and therefore TOMRA is aiming to double our business in the next 5 years.

To support this growth, TOMRA Collection is looking for a talented Software Manager to join our RVM (Reverse Vending Machine) Software department and strengthen the Technology organization. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality, and scalability of TOMRA Collection embedded software products.

TOMRA Collection has a broad portfolio of hardware and software products, which are sold to both established and new markets all over the world. To support the growth, we want to strengthen the management function by forming two departments that will handle all development and maintenance of RVM Software. 

Together with other software managers, software architects, and the cross-functional software teams, you will define the next generation software that will enable sustainable growth and support the next generation of TOMRA reverse vending machines and solutions. 

You will support your team of highly skilled software developers with a broad competence and high innovation pace developing global software for reverse vending machines. Be responsible for exceptional alignment, transparency of goals and high-level priorities which will enable your team to work efficiently, be motivated, inspired and enjoy their day-to-day work at TOMRA.

You will play a lead role in understanding and translating business needs into software architectures and solutions, and providing guidance to achieve a successful implementation and an optimal software development life cycle, in close relation with Software Management and other teams within The Solution Hub in Asker.

Main responsibilities

Strategic:

• Ensure suitable department competence for present and future demands 
• Establish suitable software architecture for current and future products 
• Prioritize and incorporate business aspects in day to day decisions 
• Contribute to definition of TOMRA Collection technology strategy and responsible for own discipline strategy 
• Propose research activities and feasibility studies 
• Close collaboration and co-development with the other software department 

Operational:

• Lead and ensure your team is focusing on the prioritized tasks  
• Facilitate and support team in product maintenance and ensure product life-cycle responsibility are anchored in teams. 
• Continuously work for an improved way of working to deliver state of the art products, improve cost and competitiveness. 
• Continuously monitor and secure required short term development capacity trough consultant agreements 
• Ensure individual employee understanding, development, and motivation 

Qualifications

• Msc in software related studies. Relevant work experience may compensate for lack of formal education 
• Extensive experience in software architecture and in agile software development 

To succeed in this role we believe it is vital that you have empathy for people and a genuine interest to enhance well-performing teams and provide employee development. You can effect change, lead and ensure things happen. 

You see the importance of understanding the business and can give guidance for solution development using your technical domain knowledge.

You have excellent communication skills in English and Norwegian and are happy to communicate in both technical and business terms.We believe in asking questions and always having an open dialogue. You are open minded and constructive. 

We are looking for a person who is passionate about technology and who has extensive experience within relevant technology areas. You should embrace TOMRA’s values - Innovation, Passion and Responsibility and feel motivated by our purpose

Experience working in/with/across different cultures is important.

Applicants need to have the right to work in Norway.

What will you get in return for all the great things you bring to the table?

• A rewarding, unique and exciting position in a company focused on making a positive impact on the climate and making every resource count
• 5 extra days holiday at Easter or Christmas time
• Competitive compensation package including bonus and share scheme
• A focus on health of employees with a weekly Physiotherapist visit and yearly health check 
• Great benefits, insurances, and pension scheme
• If you arrive by car, we offer parking and electric chargers
• Carpooling group from Oslo; if you’re lucky, you might share a ride with our CEO - Tove Andersen
• Our Kafé Matro has fruit, yoghurt, and enough healthy options to get you through the day
• Hybrid working

Great working spaces, café (with healthy and subsidized lunch buffet) and training studio at our Asker Headquarters. You can even do some “forest bathing” to clear your head or spark some new ideas in the forest a few steps from our front door!

We’re a truly global company which is growing solidly. There are many possibilities for growth within the different divisions and regions.

Find this interesting? Then we would love to hear from you!

Please write your motivation letter in "Message to Manager" on the application page and attach only your CV.

Application deadline 27th of February.

If you have questions, please contact:

Mickaël Fontaine, Head of Technology, +47 950 55 689

Matthew Cross, Talent Acquisition Specialist, +47 468 78 998

We use Semac background checks on final candidates as part of our recruitment process.