Role: Software Development Manager

The role of the Software Development Manager is to lead the Software Development Department for a fast-paced high technology Automation company working with multinational customers in FDA regulated manufacturing sector.

This role is responsible for the management of a Software Development team to deliver on the full lifecycle of software integration projects for automation solutions, this encompasses requirements gathering, code development & testing and equipment commissioning in accordance with eh Software Development LIfecycle.

This is a management position contributing through Team Lead direct reports and operating at a high level in the business reporting to the Engineering Director. The department manager will have responsibility for leading and managing a team of software development, test and commissioning Engineers along with multiple 3^rd party software partners.

We’re looking for an experienced leader who is excited to lead, manage and evolve a best in class software Development portfolio and capability as part of Modular Automations continued growth. This will encompass planning project deliverables and software architecture strategies aligned with project goals. Development of departmental capabilities through the development of team members is a key part of the role.

The role requires effective daily operations management of the department ensuring that the team meet project goals, department goals and wider business goals and objectives. The role requires an ability to deliver strong strategic and technical leadership balanced with strong people management.

This is a customer facing role with responsibility for meeting customer needs, managing expetations and developing lasting partnerships with key customers.

Qualifications & Experience:

10+ years in similar role or related role
L8 Degree in Software development related discipline
L9 an advantage
People Management Experience
Department Management Experience
Project/Program Management Experience
Agile software development methodologies
Expert Knowledge in development of large scale automation and IOT software solutions
Experience in driving organisational development and change

Responsibilities:

Department Operations

Responsible for the day to day activities of the Software Development department
Responsible for the delivery, governance and improvement of the Software Development Life Cycle
Responsible for ensuring the Software Development Department deliver best in class project delivery to meet project requirements while also delivering on schedule and on budget.
Responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage the optimum performance of the team and other resources within the department
Create and manage department and project workplans
Ensure team Capacity and Capability is in place to deliver on business needs
Work with the Commercial department to ensure appropriate platform selection and cost at concept and proposal stage.
Develop accurate costings based on customer scope
Deliver visual representations of software architecture and scale to communicate value to customer
Identify value opportunities for customers within project proposals
Creates and manages trusted international third party software development supply channels
Ensures on time delivery of both new development and recommissioned software solutions
Oversee a portfolio of concurrent projects involving diverse technologies, devices and software skillsets at their core.
Monitor Cost, Schedule, Scope and Risk for the portfolio of projects in the department.
Ensure Software team members follow the Modular project delivery methodology.
Accountable for project governance of Software Development deliverables, collaborate closely with Project Management and also evolve SW PM capability within SW development department.
Communicate the status of projects in the department to Engineering Director and Senior Leadership Team
Sign off on Project Estimations for end to end Software Delivery.
Track and manage project deliverables to schedules and agree mitigation plans

People Management

Lead, motivate, communicate with, develop and performance manage a high performance team to ensure they are fully motivated to achieve best performance to meet the company’s needs
Embed clear structure and regular communications within team including standard work of department, strategic alignment, workload management and department scorecards
Ability to coach teams through 1:1’s & feedback on performance
Work with Human Resources to recruit, interview, select and hire the very best talent
Continually optimise department organisational structure and Roles & Responsibilities
Set goals and objectives for the team to build a high performing team
Ensure roles and responsibilities are clear and develop team and roles to fit with business needs
Manage team capacity plan to deliver on project portfolio, communicate capacity risks.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

Promote innovation within the department and develop and execute continuous improvement program for the department
Work to evolve Modular Automations standard software framework as a unique and differentiating selling point
Work to embed and promote a culture of standardization and continuous improvement work processes
Sponsor company CI program within Software Engineering by facilitating learning and development of CI skills as well as measurement and facilitation of departmental CI plans
By contributing through self and others drive department relevant technology research, platform and component selection for projects and continually look for innovative and cost effective solutions.
Responsible for leading new product and service development for software and IOT related offerings

Grow Profile of the Software Engineering Department

Set, communicate and manage strategic objectives for Software Engineering team
Maintain & Develop lasting partnerships with customers, technology partners, universities etc.
Represent Software Engineering team at management level
Collaborate with peers on the management team to deliver best outcomes for the department and the wider business

Key Skills & Attributes

Focused on delivery
Excellent organisational skills
Customer focused
Ability to lead and manage a team
Self-motivated
Trustworthy & efficient
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
Ability to make responsible & effective decisions
Systems thinker
Excellent planning, prioritisation and task management skills

Location

The role is based onsite in Modular Automation Shannon, Co. Clare
The role involves travel to supplier and vendor sites related to projects