Software Applications Area Manager

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Software Applications Area Manager in London, Ontario. The role involves managing a team, enhancing software application capabilities, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in software development and team leadership. This is a full-time position within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience leading a team.
• 5 to 7 years’ relevant expertise across multiple programs.
• Good understanding of business processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers/specialists.
• Develop and execute strategies to enhance software capabilities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Software development lifecycle (waterfall and agile)

Problem-solving

Education

University degree or College Diploma in relevant discipline

Tools

Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Job description

Software Applications Area Manager – General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada

Description

Software Application Area Manager is responsible for all elements (cost, schedule and performance) of the Software Applications Team. The application software team creates and produces software operating within the vehicle envelope and for vehicle sustainment tools. The team designs, develops, and maintains software for vehicle applications such as displays software, video software, communication software, device drivers, diagnostics software, and vehicle health management software. They also support development of ancillary software that helps in the development of the vehicle software and vehicle test sets. The Area Manager will effectively manage risks, perform performance & staffing management and drive a culture of excellence across the team.

Key Job Elements

• Lead and manage a team of engineers/specialists specializing in design, development and unit testing software for vehicle and sustainment product applications.
• Develop and execute strategies to enhance software application capabilities and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including design, project, systems and vehicle architecture, to ensure timely delivery to requirements and adherence to quality standards.
• Respond to all requests in a timely manner, communicating and understanding business deliverable dates.
• Proactively work with internal customers to predict workload and develop surge capacity strategy.
• Mentor others on the team.
• Complete system level software development tasks and tasks that involve interaction with multiple different computer software configuration items (CSCIs) or vendor software systems.
• Follow established organizational software processes and plans for developing software e.g. peer reviews, software requirements specification, test procedures/results, software configuration management, etc.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and release notes.
• Integrate developed software into established Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience leading a team
• 5 to 7 years’ relevant expertise, across the full life cycle of multiple programs
• University degree or College Diploma in relevant discipline
• Good understanding of business processes
• Awareness of EVMS and willingness to improve and promote application
• Proficiency with the software development lifecycle both waterfall and agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• P.Eng, other relevant certification (CISSP, PMP, other)
• Project management experience or certification (PMP)
• Formal or informal leadership experience.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)

Working Conditions

Physical Conditions and Hazards: Physical Environment – Office; Hazards – NA.

Physical Demands Description: Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized: Computer, Phone, Mobile device.

Medical Surveillance: May include anthropometrical size restrictions depending on task.

Personal Protective Equipment: Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, extraction coveralls).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting