Software Development Manager / Deputy Software Development Manager

DCI CONSULTANTS PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in Singapore seeks a Deputy/Software Development Manager. This role involves overseeing the entire software development life cycle, managing software projects, and leading cross-functional teams. Candidates must possess a degree in Computer Science, with 5+ years in IT project leadership and experience in Agile methodologies. The position offers opportunities to mentor developers and influence software project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT project leadership with full SDLC cycle knowledge.
• Proven experience in systems software development.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of systems projects.
• Manage software projects within quality, time, and cost constraints.
• Monitor software development progress and provide updates.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Agile Methodology

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Good degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Certification in Agile Project Management

Certification in Project Management (PMP, CITPM)

Job description

Overview

The Deputy/Software Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the development of software systems. The Deputy/Software Development Manager will manage the software development life cycle for all systems software, from requirement gathering to design, implementation, testing and deployment. The Deputy/Software Development Manager will be responsible for providing guidance and mentoring to software developers and managing software development projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning and execution of systems projects, including budgeting, hiring, sourcing of partners, vendors, and contractors
• Manage software projects within constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost to deliver specified requirements and meet customer expectations
• Develop and manages the work plan with the software engineering team to ensure work assignment is effective, progress is tracked, and project can be completed on time and within budget
• Manage cross-functional teams
• Monitor and track software development progress and provide status updates
• Manage customer relations
• Manage and align partners, vendors, and sub-contractors to project goal
• Motivate team members and resolve conflicts to ensure productive work environment.
• Train and mentor software developers
• Manage the software development life cycle from requirements, design, development, testing, release, training, and documentation

Qualifications

• Good degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized university
• Certified Scrum Master / Certification in Agile Project Management
• Managed at least two implementations as Scrum Master using Agile Project Management Methodology
• Able to communicate proficiently in English (Writing and Speaking)
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin will be advantageous
• Proven experience in systems software development
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• 5+ years of experience in IT project leadership and have gone through one complete SDLC cycle in a large-scale systems development.
• Certification in Project Management (such as PMP, CITPM)
• Good understanding in software development methodologies, tools, workflow, and artefacts
• Good understanding and experience in Contracts Management.
• Experience in coordinating teams in multiple locations/countries/time zones for project delivery will be advantageous
• Experience in security aspects in software systems

Office Location: West

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