Job Title: Application Development Manager
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Application Development Manager to lead our dynamic team in the creation, deployment, and enhancement of cutting-edge applications and systems software.
Responsibilities:
- Development and Deployment Management: Oversee the development and deployment of new applications and enhancements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Business Requirements: Ensure development projects meet business requirements and objectives.
- Team Leadership: Provide direction to the application development team, fostering collaboration and excellence in support of business applications.
- Systems Analysis: Review existing applications for effectiveness, efficiency, and improvement strategies.
- Research and Recommendation: Research and recommend software products/services for procurement and development efforts.
- Feasibility Studies: Coordinate feasibility studies for software and system products, offering valuable insights based on findings.
- Documentation and Standards: Develop and maintain project plans, application/systems documents, and standards.
- Project Management: Interact with project teams to ensure successful project delivery within set timelines and budgets. Create and maintain project plans, budgets, and reports.
- Operational Responsibility: Have tactical and operational responsibility for project teams, defining, monitoring, and updating development plans.
- Team Building: Select individuals aligned with ICT goals, managing their contributions effectively within the organization.
- Reporting and Delegation: Establish effective reporting lines, delegate responsibilities, and set clear goals and objectives.
- Financial Accountability: Manage budgeting, resource allocation, development, and training within the designated area.
- Compliance and Standards: Ensure adherence to industry quality standards for production systems and change management.
- Decision-making and Execution: Responsible for decision-making and execution within the domain of responsibility.
- Process Adherence: Establish structured processes in line with global best practices in Software Development, Project Management, Testing, and ICT Governance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Proficiency in Software Solutions, Application Architecture, and Design Thinking.
- IT certifications such as ITIL are preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Understanding of Business/System Analysis.
- Proficiency in SDLC conceptual model.
- Technical and Behavioral Competencies.
- High-level understanding of budgeting and cost control.
- Intermediate level of strategic planning and objectives.
- Decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in project management.
- Ability to maintain standards and policies.
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