Software Manager
- Recruiter
- Cornwall Staff Agency
- Location
- Devon
- Salary
- £42k - 51k per year + Benefits
- Posted
- 13 Apr 2018
- Closes
- 11 May 2018
- Ref
- SMDC15022018
- Contact
- Jeandre Van Tonder
- Sectors
- IT, Project Management, Software Development
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Due to internal growth an industry leader is looking to recruit a Software Manager to manage the department and to ensure all deliveries of software project are completed in a concise and professional way. Please see expectation and responsibilities summarised:
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach and support the cross-functional team
- Understand the nature of the projects and what is required to achieve them
- Design and establish the team either with permanent or variable workforce; hiring, training and supporting them to achieve
- Maintain a continuous strategy for project improvement
- Monitor progress
- Tailor and implement software development methodologies, standards and best practice
- Carry Out Regular appraisals
- Define and measure key KPI’s, define corrective actions on measurable metrics
- Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycles, such as Waterfall, Agile or Rational Unified Process
- Maintain the necessary project intelligence to ensure cross department collaboration and visibility to key stakeholders
- Ensure project deviations are addressed promptly and efficiently, minimizing effects on deadlines and budgets
Requirements:
- Proven Problem-solving abilities, from diagnoses to executing solution
- Educated to degree level in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or similar field
- Proven experience in Software Management and Software team management
- Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong background in project management
- Expert knowledge and understanding of C++, C#, .NET, SQL, PHP, WEB
- Previous experience as a software developer