Application Runtimes Development Manager

(8660) IBM United Kingdom Limited; Hursley; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Hursley is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead a globally distributed team within the Application Runtimes portfolio. This critical role involves managing senior developers, driving key roadmap execution, and ensuring technical leadership. Candidates should possess a strong technical background in cloud-native runtimes and enterprise middleware, along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud technologies within an inclusive and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in cloud-native runtimes, DevOps, and enterprise middleware.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex delivery programs and managing senior technical talent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including client-facing engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage senior developers across the UK and Americas.
• Drive execution of key roadmap items including EASeJ platform evolution.
• Act as a local leadership anchor in Hursley, fostering collaboration across distributed teams.

Skills

Cloud-native runtimes

DevOps

Enterprise middleware

Stakeholder management

Client-facing engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EASeJ

Liberty

WebSphere

Job description

We are seeking a senior Development Manager to lead a globally distributed team within the Application Runtimes portfolio. This role is critical to ensuring delivery continuity, technical leadership, and strategic alignment across Enterprise Application Service for Java (EASeJ) and WebSphere/Liberty on Cloud missions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage senior developers across the UK and Americas.
• Drive execution of key roadmap items including EASeJ platform evolution.
• Act as a local leadership anchor in Hursley for the pillar, fostering collaboration across distributed teams.
• Partner with second-line leadership in India to ensure alignment and delivery continuity.
• Support talent development, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with product management, architecture, and client engagement teams to ensure delivery excellence and technical credibility.
• Support client engagements and help drive successful understanding, adoption, and deployment of Application Runtimes products in the market.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

• Strong technical background in cloud-native runtimes, DevOps, and enterprise middleware.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex delivery programs and managing senior technical talent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including client-facing engagement.
• Experience in organizational transition and scaling across geographies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with EASeJ, Liberty, and WebSphere platforms.
• Prior experience in the Application Runtimes or related enterprise software domains.
• Experience working in or with strategic labs such as Hursley.
• Understanding of hybrid cloud deployment models and high availability architectures.

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