NTT DATA
Senior Manager, Software Applications Development
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The Senior Manager, Software Applications Development oversees the design, development, and implementation of software applications while managing technical teams and ensuring project goals align with business requirements.
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The Senior Manager, Software Applications Development is a senior management role, responsible for taking accountability for the direction, design, development and implementation of new applications and upgrades for systems to meet business requirements.
This senior management role directs the design of new applications from conception to completion and oversees the technical staff involved with the development project(s), including overseeing and directing software application upgrades.
The Senior Manager, Software Applications Development strives towards fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.
The Senior Manager, Software Applications Development is a senior management role, responsible for taking accountability for the direction, design, development and implementation of new applications and upgrades for systems to meet business requirements.
This senior management role directs the design of new applications from conception to completion and oversees the technical staff involved with the development project(s), including overseeing and directing software application upgrades.
The Senior Manager, Software Applications Development strives towards fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensures that software applications development projects with clients are executed.
- Performs proof of concept as and when required and ensure that development costs and activities remain within budget.
- Uses business requirements to advise on the design, deployment and operation of infrastructures.
- Helps determine how technology can be applied to meet external client and business requirements by crafting high level solutions and work breakdown.
- Works closely with various external stakeholders to define the scope or boundary of the concepts which includes a cost benefit analysis, risk management plan and a feasibility study.
- Ensures the delivery of the design and completion requirements to application development team.
- Translates the business and external client needs to various teams and assigns development tasks.
- Takes accountability for the development of applications and takes on more complicated programming activities.
- Assists the team and resolves any technical issues during the design, development and implementation phase of the project.
- Ensures the appropriate testing of applications for efficiency and resolve escalated problems with the design prior to deployment.
- Ensures that the development phase is documented to ensure the development of procedures for application use.
- Directs the implementation of the application by ensuring the evaluation, testing and modification of the application until its functionality meets business and external client goals.
- Oversees and manages the provision of the relevant documentation, training and support to the relevant teams to ensure the highest level of performance.
- Researches and investigates emerging infrastructure and application technologies and the best practices associated with them.
- Conducts detailed quality assurance and automated testing requirements, processes and guidelines.
- Leads and manages a team of Software Application Developers in the achievements of team and individual objectives.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:
- Ability to effectively interact with senior management, executives, and/or major customers which frequently involves negotiating matters of significance to the organization.
- Ability to manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously and deliver within budget and stipulated timelines.
- Extended knowledge on multi-technology application and infrastructure design best practice.
- Holistic view of technology environments including hardware platforms, applications, databases, operating systems and storage.
- Ability to build a cohesive team and to manage people effectively.
- Extended understanding of the strategic vision for the software applications development department and the ability to set the long-term direction of the team.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to be influential and persuasive with stakeholders.
- Displays a high level of detail consciousness by closely monitoring work progress in order to produce the required results.
- Extended knowledge and understanding of all relevant industry standards.
- Extended knowledge and understanding of best practices for software applications development.
- Relevant technical skills such as programming languages, complex programming applications and troubleshooting.
- Excellent ability to resolve performance issues and deliver effective solutions to problems.
Academic qualifications and certifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or software engineering or related field.
- Certification in various programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++ preferred.
- Scrum / Project Management certification preferred.
Required experience:
- Extended experience with a strong background in all aspects of software application development.
- Extended proven work experience as a Software Applications Development Manager.
- Extended experience with a variety of software applications.
- Extended experience with a wide variety of computer software, hardware, and peripherals, including Microsoft365.
- Extended demonstrated experience in building, managing and leading software development people as a line function.
- Extended demonstrated experience of dealing with relevant stakeholders, building strong relationships and negotiating with decision makers and influencers.
- Extended demonstrated experience of delivering consultancy type projects, utilising Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
- Extended experience of IT in a complex business environment with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms.
- Extended experience of negotiation or management of third-party services.
- Extended experience in developing and implementing relevant strategies in a multi supplier environment, managing third party services.
- Extended previous people management responsibilities and/or allocation of resources within a department or project environment.
Workplace type:
Hybrid WorkingAbout NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.
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NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
Top Skills
C++
Java
Microsoft365
Perl
Python
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