Development Manager - Software

EmiraTalent; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Development Manager to oversee teams and drive innovation in software projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development and management, with a focus on delivering high-quality products. Responsibilities include team leadership, project management, and collaboration with stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications are preferred, along with strong communication and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, deploying, and integrating software solutions.
• 15 years of experience preferred for better performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams in design, coding, testing, and debugging applications.
• Manage all software development activities and set goals for team members.
• Define project scope, timelines, and allocate resources.
• Ensure adherence to development standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather project requirements.
• Manage software development budgets and expenses.
• Conduct performance evaluations and career development discussions.
• Identify training and skill development needs for the team.

Skills

Software development expertise

Business process reengineering

Communication skills

Mentoring & coaching skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Postgraduate degree

Professional Certification from ADMCC

Nedap Milestone certification

Job description

Job Title

Development Manager – Software Department

Role Objective

Software Development Manager will lead development teams overseeing software projects and driving innovation to deliver high‑quality software products.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Leading the development team in design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of applications.
• Managing all software development activities and setting goals for each team member to ensure timely project delivery.
• Defining project scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Providing guidance and ensuring adherence to development standards and best practices.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather project requirements.
• Managing software development budgets and expenses.
• Conducting performance evaluations and career development discussions.
• Identifying training and skill development needs for the team.

Key Business Interactions

Internal, External, Projects Department, R&D, Development Sales Department, HR

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project delivery
• Team productivity & development
• Customer satisfaction
• Budget and cost control
• Innovation and process improvement

Competencies and Skills

• Experience in developing, deploying, and integrating software solutions
• Business process reengineering
• Communication skills
• Good mentoring & coaching skills

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Bachelor Degree – 15 years (Preferred)
• Postgraduate degree – position defined by HR (Preferred)
• Professional Certification – Certification from ADMCC (preferred)
• Nedap Milestone (preferred)

Contact Information

For more information please reach out to Judy Mark on:

Required Experience:

Manager