Software Manager

Best Selection; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading imaging solutions provider in Oxford is seeking a Software Manager to lead a data science team responsible for delivering high-quality software. The role involves project management, effective communication across departments, and career development for team members. Candidates should have leadership experience and a strong background in data science. This position offers the opportunity to work in a complex, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading data science teams.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data scientists to deliver high-quality software.
• Own and communicate the Data Science strategy.
• Manage team members' career development and recruitment.
• Create and manage project plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data Science

Tools

Software development tools

Job description

Overview

Software Manager — Our imaging industry client is seeking a Software Manager.

Primary Purpose

The position provides a key leadership role within the cross-functional engineering team. The individual is responsible for the on-time delivery of high-quality software for our complex engineering products and for working closely with other staff members in Research & Development, systems engineering, Product management and applications.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead a team of data scientists in their delivery of high quality, fault-tolerant software, often in a time sensitive manner.
• Own the Data Science strategy for the company and be able to communicate effectively with the other functions/departments.
• People management of your team - career development, recruitment, mentoring, training, appraisals.
• Project management - Working with a project lead, create, track and report against project plans for your team and supporting their integration into an overall program plan, including maintaining and managing technical debt.
• Build appropriate processes to support continuous improvement.
• Work effectively within a complex cross-functional multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ensuring effective use of external partners to expand software delivery capabilities.
• Hands-on technical contribution