[WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON]

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical Solutioning : Lead the technical evaluation of OEM’s proposed solutions, assess their architectural approach, technical feasibility, and ensure alignment with CAAS’ system requirements, and interoperable with other CAAS’ systems, while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Development Leadership and Process Optimisation : Guide software teams in feature development and integration whilst enhancing development processes and best practices for streamlined delivery.
• Strategic Planning and Systems Approach : Drive technical strategy and roadmap development aligned with organisational goals, whilst optimising the relationships between software components, team workflows, and customer requirements.
• Project and Resource Management: Drive end-to-end software development lifecycle while providing strategic guidance on resource allocation, capacity planning, and team optimisation; foster transparent stakeholder relationships through proactive communication with Project Management Team and diverse stakeholders.
• Quality and Risk Governance: Proactively identify, assess and mitigate technical and project risks while ensuring comprehensive software quality through end-to-end testing oversight, working closely with OEM and internal teams to maintain high quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.

[WHAT THE ROLE IS]

The Next Generation Programme Office (NGPO) Strategy branch is looking for a motivated software development manager with a collaborative, proactive attitude and a passion for continuous learning.
We are looking for an experienced leader who brings their passion for building incredible teams to deliver Next Generation Air Navigation Systems (ANS). The ideal candidate will be a self-driven, technically strong individual who sees challenges as a motivation; a collaborator and problem solver with strong cross-functional partnerships and leadership skills.
You will lead a development team responsible for co-developing and co-deploying mission-critical ANS in partnership with our selected Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). You will drive the technical direction for next-generation ANS solutions while ensuring compliance with aviation safety standards and regulations. Your role includes managing system enhancement initiatives, integrating new features, and maintaining the overall system performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical Solutioning : Lead the technical evaluation of OEM’s proposed solutions, assess their architectural approach, technical feasibility, and ensure alignment with CAAS’ system requirements, and interoperable with other CAAS’ systems, while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Development Leadership and Process Optimisation : Guide software teams in feature development and integration whilst enhancing development processes and best practices for streamlined delivery.
• Strategic Planning and Systems Approach : Drive technical strategy and roadmap development aligned with organisational goals, whilst optimising the relationships between software components, team workflows, and customer requirements.
• Project and Resource Management: Drive end-to-end software development lifecycle while providing strategic guidance on resource allocation, capacity planning, and team optimisation; foster transparent stakeholder relationships through proactive communication with Project Management Team and diverse stakeholders.
• Quality and Risk Governance: Proactively identify, assess and mitigate technical and project risks while ensuring comprehensive software quality through end-to-end testing oversight, working closely with OEM and internal teams to maintain high quality standards throughout the development lifecycle