Software Delivery Lead (Jhb)

Betsoftware; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Software Delivery Leads to drive their finance product initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will oversee complex system development projects, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. You will lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. The company values continuous learning and offers ample opportunities for growth, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about technology and leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced, strategic setting and are ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Learning and Development Programs

Growth Opportunities

Incentives

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT with 3-5 years leading software development teams.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle and team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

SDLC

Job description

We Want You
We want you to lead your team to success at BET Software!

We're looking for X2 Software Delivery Leads in our finance product space, with a strategic mindset and strong leadership, to oversee complex system development projects across various products and technologies in Bryanston.

As a Software leader, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of projects, using your expertise in planning, coordinating, and leading teams through the full delivery lifecycle.

You will define timelines, allocate resources, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Project Managers, Business Analysts, Architects, and Developers.

You will also liaise with stakeholders to ensure products reach the market on schedule while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and quality. In this role, you will provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering their growth and enhancing team performance.

You Bring
At least 10 years in a technical role within the IT industry.
At least 3-5 years' experience managing / leading software development cross-functional teams.
Experience facilitating timely product / project delivery.
Detailed knowledge of the SDLC and management of software projects.
Driven to achieve results despite obstacles.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.

What You'll Do

1. SDLC management
   Is responsible for each phase of the product or project life cycle, end to end from inception, growth, maturity to decline.
2. Aligns development roadmap with business, clients (internal and external) and technology through collaboration with multiple team members.
3. Manages issues with appropriate urgency which includes resolution and communication with stakeholders in conjunction with the support / post-deployment process.
4. Prioritises and plans backlogs / demand pipelines and product roadmaps.
5. Define, track and measure product Business Benefit Realisation as appropriate to your product development space.
6. Maintains sound technical understanding and in-depth product as well as general group product and system knowledge.
7. Strategic mindset
   Aligns objectives and activities to the broader strategic needs of the team and BET Software.
8. Customer centric - responsible for creating and promoting a customer-oriented attitude within the team whilst identifying and understanding the needs of all customers and managing their expectations.
9. Facilitates an understanding of competitor analysis and market research to identify areas of opportunity and risk associated with the product.
10. Aligns and collaborates with other product teams as required to achieve objectives.
11. Provides consistent, clear, and regular communication with key internal and external stakeholders.
12. Integrates the team and department processes and procedures effectively with company-wide processes and procedures.

Team management

1. Leading direct and indirect reports for the successful management of the allocated product.
2. Ensures that the cross-functional team is aligned with the company's strategy and working towards achieving it.
3. Ensures the team is appropriately resourced and members are equipped with the requisite skills required for both current and future projects.
4. Supports and / or develops a training and career development plan for each team member.
5. Collaboratively works with team members to set performance goals and measures.
6. Conducts regular performance discussions with the team to facilitate a culture of growth.
7. Facilitates mentoring and coaching as required.
8. Oversees all aspects of the team by facilitating and resolving issues through effective problem-solving and communication skills.
9. Maintains a current and future skill matrix for the team.
10. Creates a culture for teams that are aligned to the platforms and BET values.

Decision making quality

1. Makes confident, timely, fact-based decisions drawing on a broad range of resources through collaboration with others.
2. Ensures others understand the decision before moving forward.
3. Considers short- and long-term implications of the decision.
4. Able to logically defend and explain judgments and decisions.
5. Takes steps to accurately define the problem before seeking a solution.
6. Bases decisions and evaluations on a careful and systematic review of relevant facts and information.

Resourceful and improving

1. Generates new ideas and challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, and encourages innovation.
2. Searches for opportunities to create new ideas and innovate or improve efficiencies wherever possible.
3. Solves problems through questioning the status quo.

Living Our Spirit

1. Actively drives a culture of collaboration and open communication within the team.
2. Actively promotes authenticity and drives the spirit of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging within the team.
3. Actively drives a culture of versatility and adaptability by modeling and encouraging team members to support each other not only within the department but within BET Software as a whole.
4. Actively becomes a change agent and drives continuous learning within the team thus ensuring that the team approaches all tasks or challenges with enthusiasm and proactivity.
5. Builds a strong team spirit and camaraderie within the team, by encouraging team members to collaborate, support, and face challenges as a unit.
6. Fosters a culture within Software Development for continuous improvement and encouraging flexibility to changes in the dynamic field of Development by embracing new challenges, technologies, and methodology as new learning opportunities for the team.

The Company We Keep
At BET Software, we don't just recruit talent, we cultivate it.

Our learning and development programmes, our various opportunities for growth, and our well-deserved incentives are what keep our All-Star Team the best amongst the rest.

Please note that only Team members who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.