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Manager, Software Development
Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Category Technology
- Job ID R25_0000018108
- Brand Motion Industries (MOT)
- Status Full time
Overview
Here, you’ll find a culture that always has its finger on the pulse of ingenuity and innovation. After all, building on our legacy depends on acting with integrity to deliver future-focused transformation — and that’s where you’ll come in. By adding your resourcefulness and out-of-the-box thinking to ours, we’ll be able to achieve great things — both as a team, and as individuals. Whatever your area of IT expertise, we’ll empower you to bring your authentic self to work and support you to do your best work.

Job Details
SUMMARY:
The Manager of Software development manages multiple software development teams in all aspects of the software development life-cycle.
You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship
JOB DUTIES
- Leads projects and is accountable for successful technical implementation of business software applications.
- Assembles project plans monitors work efforts daily, performs quality reviews, and escalates functional, quality, and timeline issues appropriately.
- Develops or guides in developing project governance documents that effectively explain the business objective, scope, approach, and timeline.
- Coordinates internal IT processes and resources in order to successfully deploy new solutions to the business.
- Coordinates communication and prepares project status presentations to project team members, Project Sponsors, and IT Executives.
- Tracks key project milestones and adjusts project plans when necessary to meet project objectives.
- Oversees adherence to project and business governance standards and methodologies.
- Manages one or more cross-functional projects.
- Ensures policies and procedures, software development guidelines, user interface standards, and change control processes are followed.
- Completes performance reviews for direct reports.
- Ensures projects are delivered on time and according to specifications, and informs executive management when tasks fall behind schedule.
- Ensures project metrics are defined, measured and reported.
- Keeps key user representatives and team members updated on project status and problem resolution status.
- Ensures applications are developed using documented coding techniques.
- Oversees and participates in the development and unit testing of solutions as specified in the Technical Design obtains code reviews from appropriate technical staff and ensures standards and policies are adhered to.
- Offers proposed design changes/suggestions to processes and applications exerts significant latitude in determining the objectives of an assignment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree and eight (8) to twelve (12) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
- Typically requires two (2) or more years managerial/leadership experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, and change management techniques.
- Basic leadership skills.
- Possesses strong product/technology/industry knowledge.
- Ability to prioritize projects and deliverables.
- Experience with structured application development and change control methodologies.
- Experience with object oriented analysis and design.
- Knowledge of database design , programming languages and coding techniques.
- Communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- 2-5 Direct Reports
- 5-10 Direct Reports
- More than 10 Direct Reports
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes
COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time
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