Software Development Manager

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership: Provide leadership direction and mentorship to software development teams including developers testers and other technical staff. Foster a collaborative and highperforming team culture setting clear expectations and goals for team members.

2. Project Management: Oversee the planning execution and delivery of software development projects ensuring adherence to project timelines budgets and quality standards. Coordinate with crossfunctional teams to define project requirements allocate resources and monitor progress.

3. Technical Guidance: Offer technical guidance and expertise to team members helping to solve complex technical challenges review code and provide mentorship on software development best practices coding standards and design principles.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders including product managers designers and business analysts to understand project requirements gather feedback and ensure alignment with business goals and objectives. Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders to facilitate communication and manage expectations.

5. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the software development lifecycle. Implement best practices tools and methodologies to enhance team efficiency productivity and quality of deliverables.

6. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery or quality. Proactively address challenges escalate issues as needed and implement contingency plans to minimize project disruptions.

7. Performance Management: Conduct regular performance evaluations for team members providing feedback coaching and support to help them grow and develop their skills. Recognize and reward team members for their contributions and achievements.

8. Budget and Resource Management: Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively ensuring efficient allocation of resources and optimal utilization of budgetary funds. Collaborate with senior management to define resource requirements and budget allocations for software development projects.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or a related field. Masters degree or additional certifications in project management leadership or business administration are a plus.

2. Experience: Minimum of 57 years of experience in software development with at least 23 years of experience in a leadership or management role. Proven track record of leading and delivering software development projects from initiation to completion.

3. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of software development principles methodologies and best practices. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java Python C or JavaScript. Experience with software development tools and technologies such as version control systems (e.g. Git) integrated development environments (IDEs) and issue tracking systems (e.g. Jira).

4. Project Management: Solid understanding of project management principles and practices. Experience with project management tools and techniques for planning scheduling and tracking project progress. Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is preferred.

5. Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire motivate and lead a team of technical professionals. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with team members and stakeholders. Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to convey technical concepts and findings clearly and concisely.

6. ProblemSolving: Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to identify root causes of issues and propose effective solutions. Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and requirements. Experience addressing risks and issues that may impact project delivery or quality proactively identifying challenges and implementing contingency plans as needed.