Software Engineering Manager

Job Profile Summary

To lead a software engineering team, by being accountable for the end-to-end delivery of products and/or projects aligned to business objectives, processes and standards.

Job Description

• Software Delivery & Product/Project Management

• Responsible for each phase of the end-to-end Product/Project life cycle as applicable. Where applicable this includes inception, requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, infrastructure, capacity, performance, support, monitoring, and decommissioning as appropriate.

• Customer orientation - Responsible for creating and propagating a customer-orientated attitude within the team, whilst identifying and understanding the needs of all customers, and managing their expectations.

• Aligning product/project strategy with the business, customers (internal and external), and technology through collaboration.

• Ensure products/projects are compliant as required and remain relevant where applicable.

• Define, track and measure product business benefits realization

• Maintains technical understanding and product(s) knowledge as well as general group product knowledge.

• Accountable for the reporting and analysis of the relevant performance metrics.

• Prioritization and planning of Backlogs / Demand Pipelines and, where applicable, Product Roadmaps

• Ensures that company standards and processes are adhered to

• Understand the business requirements and plan what is to be implemented and when.

• Removes any bottlenecks preventing software delivery

• Bridge the gap between the business and the technical stakeholders 
• Ensure risk mitigation plans are in place.

• Accountable for the software engineering life cycle Team Management

• Participates in the recruitment of new staff, when necessary. 
• Manages direct and indirect reports.

• Ensures that the team is appropriately resourced and members are equipped with the requisite skill set required for both current and future projects.

• Developing a training and career development plan for each team member.

• Facilitate regular performance development conversations and drive agreed actions to support team members' growth as well as their contribution to the team and company culture.

• Facilitates mentoring and coaching, as required.

• Manage relevant team budgets

• Ensures that the team is aligned with the company strategy and working towards achieving the strategy.

• Provides feedback to your manager on a regular basis, regarding team performance as well as product and project progress as applicable.

• Leads with a software engineering mindset

2 - 3 years Management experience 

Fully on-site