Software Development Manager

Key purpose:

To provide strategic technical direction and manage multiple technical teams responsible for the technical delivery of the full product lifecycle; all product features and support and maintenance related tasks in respect of the product

Oversee the ongoing drive to increase efficiency, optimisation, innovation and people development in these environments.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience in software development management
• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science
• Honours Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science

Experience in:

• Leading and working in an agile development environment
• Crafting roadmaps
• Managing a budget
• Using technical skills to support and guide a technical team
• To establish priorities and successfully manage deliverables
• Utilizing communication and relationship management skills to engage with stakeholders
• Using leadership to influence in other areas.

Knowledge of:

• Functional knowledge particular to the product (e.g. Credit or App)
• People management and development practices and principles
• Stakeholder management
• Budgeting and accounting principles
• Business analysis and design
• Project Management principles and methodologies
• Banking industry
• Central Collections environment
• Bank Systems Environment
• Bank Business Model
• Agile development principles
• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Skills:

• Communications Skills
• Decision making skills
• Influencing Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Negotiation skills