Software Development Manager - Public Safety

at  NEC Software Solutions

Company Description
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Job Description
NEC Software Solutions are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Development Manager to run key development streams for the NEC Public Safety business.
You will make a major contribution to the design, development and support of complex, mission critical applications covering all aspects of control room operations for the UK and international markets. You will work pro-actively with mixed onshore and offshore teams to ensure that software products are built and maintained to the highest possible quality standards and in accordance with the agreed technical architecture and specification.
This is a rewarding and challenging role for an experienced Development Manager who wants to step up a gear and to play a major part in the development of solutions that impact the lives of millions.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or equivalent, ideally in a technology related subject.
  Additional Information

We are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions:

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/ sell
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
• A fantastic selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• We are an employer who cares, we have an invaluable employee assistance programme which can help in every area of your life

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.
All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required. This role may require a higher clearance such as SC and NPPV +SC Clearance (or be able to apply for this level of clearance)

Essential experience & skills:

• Proven experience of successfully managing complex software developments with a team of at least 10-15 developers through the entire development life cycle - from initial requirements capture through design, development and testing to customer delivery.
• Proven experience of working with formal Agile software development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage distributed teams, including onshore and offshore developers.
• Collaborate closely with the Scrum Master(s) to identify risks and issues, and proactively manage these to minimise impacts on software delivery.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• An ability to represent NEC professionally in client facing situations and to act in their best interests.
• Experience of managing development teams based on one or more of the following technologies:
• C# and .NE

• Management of one or more of NEC Public Safety’s software development teams, with primary responsibility for ensuring that all software solutions are designed, developed and delivered to agreed quality standards within agreed timeframes and costs.
• Providing leadership, functional and line management of one or more onshore software development teams ensuring that individuals are performing and delivering to the required standards.
• Providing leadership and functional management of one or more offshore software development teams, monitoring that individuals are performing and delivering to the required standards.
• Promptly and effectively dealing with any performance issues to maintain high productivity from the team at all times.
• Working with the appropriate Product Managers to ensure that the developed software solutions fully meet the needs of the client and the expectations of the revenue and order book forecasts.
• Ensure that all development work conforms to the agreed NEC quality processes and standards and that software is designed, built and delivered to the highest level.
• Actively identify opportunities for process improvement and implement accordingly in conjunction with appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensure that all software developed conforms to the appropriate technical and design standards including any such standards defined by the NEC Solutions Architects and Technical Design Authorities.
• Production and management of the overall software resource and delivery plan.
• Ensure that the software development teams are adequately and efficiently utilised at all times.
• Production of accurate and timely development progress reports as requested.
• Proactively participate in technical risk mitigation and issue resolution as required.
• Advising the NEC Management Team of any deviations from plan, recommending corrective action and helping prepare any appropriate recovery initiatives.
• Working with the NEC Management Team to ensure budgets and delivery timescales are met.
• Liaising with customers and other key stakeholders as required.
• Be prepared to travel inland and overseas as and where needs demand.
  Qualifications

Essential experience & skills:

• Proven experience of successfully managing complex software developments with a team of at least 10-15 developers through the entire development life cycle - from initial requirements capture through design, development and testing to customer delivery.
• Proven experience of working with formal Agile software development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage distributed teams, including onshore and offshore developers.
• Collaborate closely with the Scrum Master(s) to identify risks and issues, and proactively manage these to minimise impacts on software delivery.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• An ability to represent NEC professionally in client facing situations and to act in their best interests.
• Experience of managing development teams based on one or more of the following technologies:
• C# and .NET