Manager Software Development

Job Summary

Purpose: Manages a team of resources-FTEs, contractors offshore-that develops, implements, maintains, and supports software products and applications using appropriate processes, methodologies, and technologies in compliance with SITA's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medium to large-scale development and implementation initiatives with significant cross-functional impact, ensuring applications and systems support long-term business objectives.
• Lead the team in building accurate project estimates, allocating resources, and making firm commitments to Project Managers to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.
• Contribute to the enhancement and continuous improvement of Software Development processes.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a team of engineering professionals, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge required to excel.
• Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for customer engagements-from requirements gathering through solution deployment.
• Liaise with Product Owner to PI and Sprint planning and work prioritization.
• Prepare, maintain, and present KPI dashboards tracking team performance and operational delivery.

Experience

• 8+ years experience in a Software Engineering environment.
• 3-5+ years in people management preferably with matrix experience in a global environment.

Professional Competencies

• Agile Development
• Application Delivery
• Process
• Application Design
• Architecture
• Budgeting
• Cloud Computing
• Commercial Acumen
• Conceptual Thinking
• Configuration Management
• Conflict Resolution
• External Resource Management
• IT Industry: Trends & Directions
• IT Project Management
• Innovation
• Managing Change
• Managing Risk
• Release Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Server Operating Systems and Platforms
• Standards Procedures & Policies
• System Development Life Cycle
• System and Technology Integration
• Systems Thinking
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Technical Writing/Documentation

Core Competencies

• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Communication
• Creating & Innovating
• Customer Focus
• Developing Talent
• Impact & Influence
• Leading Execution
• Managing Performance
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Formal training or certification in project management is an added advantage.
• Proven experience leading delivery of .NET and/or Java-based software products.
• Hands-on experience working in a DevOps-driven environment with Azure DevOps (ADO) is required.

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