The Software Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the development of software systems. The Software Development Manager will manage the software development life cycle for all systems software, from requirement gathering to design, implementation, testing and deployment. The 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

Requirements

Good degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized university

Able to communicate proficiently in (Writing and Speaking)

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 zone for project delivery will be advantageous

Experience in security aspects in software systems

Desirable Attributes:

Certified Scrum Master / Certification in Agile Project Management

Managed at least two implementations as Scrum Master using Agile Project Management Methodology

Software Development Manager / Deputy Software Development Manager