Group Software Development Leader

DFS Group; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

25 days holiday

Pension

Life Assurance

Learning Hub access

Job summary

DFS Group is seeking a Group Application Development Manager to lead the Group Software Development team and deliver the Application Development & Test roadmap. You will oversee projects, BAU work, and policy governance, while coaching a talented team to raise performance and customer outcomes.

You will collaborate with business units, manage demand and stakeholder relationships, and drive efficiencies across the function in a hybrid working environment with strong learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing teams in Software Development/IT.
• 3–5 years’ managerial experience with coaching and direction.
• Strong understanding of software delivery, workflow management and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Group Software Development team to build a high-performing function.
• Deliver the Application Development & Test roadmap and oversee projects, enhancements and BAU.
• Act as the key cross-group contact for Software Development, managing demand and stakeholders.
• Manage backlogs, sprints, workload planning and capacity for delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes and standardising ways of working.
• Ensure policies, procedures and standards align with best practice, security and governance.
• Establish KPIs and reporting to monitor performance, delivery, capacity and risks.
• Manage third-party relationships and service delivery.
• Coach and develop the team through training and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Software delivery

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Computing/IT

Job description

DFS Group is seeking a Group Application Development Manager to lead the Group Software Development team and deliver the Application Development & Test roadmap. You will oversee projects, BAU work, and policy governance, while coaching a talented team to raise performance and customer outcomes.

You will collaborate with business units, manage demand and stakeholder relationships, and drive efficiencies across the function in a hybrid working environment with strong learning opportunities.