Software Development Manager

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; East London; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Software Development Manager to oversee and guide development teams. The role entails creating strategic roadmaps, building effective customer relationships, and ensuring timely project delivery. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years in the IT software development industry, with significant experience in team management and stakeholder interactions. This position provides a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience managing Software Development Teams.
• 6+ years in a technical role within the IT Software Development industry.
• Proven ability to ensure timely project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create software development roadmaps in collaboration with team members.
• Build customer-centric relationships through performance measurement.
• Hold the team accountable through performance contracts.

Skills

Team management

Technical guidance

Strong planning skills

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Job description

About the job Software Development Manager

Duties and responsibilities:

• Create, agree and execute Software Development road maps and operational strategies for projects coming into the business in collaboration with respective Team Members through proper documentation, communication and execution.
• Build effective customer-centric relationships through measurements of performance and usage and engagement and involvement with customers by creating clear visibility through strategies and roadmaps.
• Set and achieve efficient delivery objectives of Teams by ensuring there are individual and Team strategies with clear and measurable objectives that align with organisational goals.
• Hold the Team accountable through road maps and individual performance contracts through consistent communication of delivery milestones.
• Accountable for articulating, monitoring, reporting and achieving realisation.
• Development of longer-term strategic thinking, incorporating demand forecasting for products or future projects.
• Utilisation of data metrics in order to make data-driven decisions.
• Identify and respond to situation/organisational/market requirements by creating a culture of innovation and opportunity identification by the Team.
• Facilitate change management due to changing situational requirements e.g. restructuring changes or adoption of new technologies.
• Ensure the established procedures and processes are accurately documented, communicated, implemented, and agreed upon with product and/or project Teams.
  
• Effectively liaise and communicate with both internal and external key stakeholders at a senior level to manage day-to-day issues, escalations, and expectations.
  
• Ensure all operational communications with customers/partners are documented and effectively circulated to stakeholders making use of collaborative tools.
• Engage with executive members or the equivalent, as well customers/partners to ensure collaboration at all levels.

Qualifications and experience:

• At least 3-5 years of experience managing Software Development Teams and leads.
• At least 6 years in a technical role within the IT Software Development industry.
• Prior experience ensuring timely project delivery.
• Provide technical and architectural guidance to the Development Team.
• Ensure development standards and development SDLC are adhered to by the Development Team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced growing environment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Reporting skills at Senior Management level.
• Prior stakeholder and Team lead management experience.