SCOPE
Software Development Manager will lead a team of software developers and quality assurance analysts responsible for the development and support of applications for our organization. Maintains and drives technical milestones, coordinates development planning and activities with IT and business teams. This position works within a highly interactive team environment and works closely with both functional and technical staff to manage and provide daily direction to implement solutions to business requirements. Provides leadership, motivation and career development while optimizing resources and schedules to ensure that work objectives are met.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Possess strong intuitive business acumen.
Ensure alignment of projects with corporate goals by monitoring, planning, prioritizing, work assignments and executing activities.
Customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more full-time employees or their equivalent. Makes suggestions and recommendations for these employees regarding performance and change of status, including transfer, advancement, termination, and hiring.
Be integral in the planning and design of the application architecture.
Present architectural options and design solutions whether re-engineering or developing applications.
Ensure development projects are scoped and delivered properly to meet the requirements of both business and IT.
Monitor and co-manage a team of software developers, providing feedback and training where necessary, conducting performance reviews and mentoring them in information technology processes and procedures and financial services concepts and processes.
Ensure development projects are properly resourced and completed on schedule and within budget.
Support project management efforts in estimating, planning, scheduling and assigning projects to development staff.
Manage a program of small projects, providing required reporting and management.
Approve and assist in the analysis and design of solutions that meet the needs of the business.
Oversee the development and refinement of an SDLC, application standards, procedures, templates and tools for system and software development and maintenance.
Be a leader in the information technology department.
Stay current on development tools and languages to maximize the effectiveness and efficiencies of the development engineers.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with the business leaders across the organization.
Motivates, develops, leads, and manages the Software Development team to achieve their fullest potential.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field -or- 8+ year’s relevant experience in lieu of Degree
3 - 8 years minimum Relevant Experience
2 to 5 years minimum supervisory experience
5 to 10 years minimum project management experience
PMP Certification preferred
COMPETENCIES
| Decisive Judgment |
| Championing Change |
| Planning & Organizing |
| Driving For Results |
| Continuous Improvement |
| Customer Focus |
| Resilience |
| Managing Others |
| Coaching and Developing Others |
| Relationship Management |
| Integrity* |
| Business Acumen* |
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Strong project management skills and experience
Strong design and application development skills and experience
Strong people management skills and experience
Good knowledge of information technology industry trends, products, techniques, technologies and processes
Strong organizational skills
Very strong multitasking ability
Strong attention to detail skills
Strong ability to work in teams with a collaborative interpersonal style
Very Good written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to effectively document procedures and policies
Strong ability to establish and track goals
Strong Leader
Ability to analyze the impact of decisions/changes before execution
Demonstrated strong desire and ability to stay current with industry trends, best practices, technologies, tools and programming languages
Has acceptable driving record and can provide current, valid driver’s license and current proof of insurance
This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at any time at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Category:IT/IS
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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