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Application Development Manager

Network Recruitment
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

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.
If you possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of an innovative team.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more IT jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za . If you wish to send your CV per email forward your CV to clombard@networkrecruitment.co.za and copy the reference number in brackets in the subject line of your e-mail.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any further possible positions.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • 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.
04 Apr 2024;   from: careers24.com

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