Software Development Manager

Reporting directly to the Group CTO, the Software Development Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the software development process and leading our Agile Scrum teams to deliver high-quality software products efficiently. You will be responsible for guiding the team, ensuring the adoption of Agile best practices, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a number of engineering teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the development teams.
• Drive the adoption and adherence to Agile Scrum methodology across all development teams.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective meetings. In addition, ensure the team's work aligns with sprint goals and overall project objectives.
• Work closely with product owners and business stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and priorities.
• Develop and manage project timelines, resource allocation and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate any risks and impediments to project success.
• Collaborate with technical leads and architects to ensure the technical quality and scalability of software solutions.
• Promote best practices in software development, code quality, and testing.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing team processes and suggesting enhancements.
• Remain current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Set clear objectives and support the professional growth of team members.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
• Foster transparent and open communication within the development teams.