Our client, headquartered in Germany, employs over 2,500 people in 40 countries. As a leading automation solution supplier, safety is a core competence and integral to every solution they provide.
Their Ireland division, based in Cork, includes the following business units:
- Software Research and Development.
- International Services Group.
- Global Account Management.
- Engineering & Automation Services and Solutions Ireland.
- Global Distillery Automation Business Unit.
The Ireland office serves as the company's Global Software Product Research and Development Centre, specializing in the creation of innovative, high-quality software tools for automation systems and services. The highly skilled workforce focuses on Research and Advanced Development, Product Development, and Cloud Computing.
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Software Development Manager to lead multiple teams of talented software professionals in a dynamic and rewarding professional environment.
The Role:
The Software Development Manager will be responsible for leading multiple software development teams working on both desktop applications and cloud-based systems. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing software development teams to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, quality, and value delivery to the organization.
- Overseeing personnel and performance management, including career development and personal growth of team members.
- Product release planning and management.
- Collaborating with departments such as Hardware/Firmware Development, Product Management, Marketing, Customer Support, Technical Documentation, and Senior Management on product vision, roadmap development, and release planning.
- Working closely with Technology/Function leadership to implement technology solutions.
- Collaborating with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to maximize value delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple software development teams to optimize efficiency, cost, and quality.
- Oversee personnel management, focusing on career growth and development.
- Plan and manage product releases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to align on product vision and manage dependencies.
- Ensure implementation of technology in partnership with leadership.
- Maximize team value delivery in collaboration with Scrum Masters and Product Owners.
The Person:
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality software on time.
- Experience in leading teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Strong communication skills at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to build relationships and influence teams.
- Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing technical talent.
- Extensive knowledge of SDLC methodologies, particularly Agile and Scrum.
- Familiarity with Agile practices such as Test Automation, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and DevOps.
- Experience working with Product Management and Scrum Masters to manage backlogs, mitigate risks, and remove impediments.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in computer science, IT, software development, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in software development.
- 2+ years of experience in software development management.
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