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Software Development Manager - Public Safety

NEC Software Solutions

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Job Description

*Due to strict Security Clearance requirements, we can only consider applicants that have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more*

NEC Software Solutions are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Development Manager to run key development streams for the NEC Public Safety business.
You will make a major contribution to the design, development and support of complex, mission critical applications covering all aspects of control room operations for the UK and international markets. You will work pro-actively with mixed onshore and offshore teams to ensure that software products are built and maintained to the highest possible quality standards and in accordance with the agreed technical architecture and specification.
This is a rewarding and challenging role for an experienced Development Manager who wants to step up a gear and to play a major part in the development of solutions that impact the lives of millions.

Responsibilities:
  • Management of one or more of NEC Public Safety’s software development teams, with primary responsibility for ensuring that all software solutions are designed, developed and delivered to agreed quality standards within agreed timeframes and costs.
  • Providing leadership, functional and line management of one or more onshore software development teams ensuring that individuals are performing and delivering to the required standards.
  • Providing leadership and functional management of one or more offshore software development teams, monitoring that individuals are performing and delivering to the required standards.
  • Promptly and effectively dealing with any performance issues to maintain high productivity from the team at all times.
  • Working with the appropriate Product Managers to ensure that the developed software solutions fully meet the needs of the client and the expectations of the revenue and order book forecasts.
  • Ensure that all development work conforms to the agreed NEC quality processes and standards and that software is designed, built and delivered to the highest level.
  • Actively identify opportunities for process improvement and implement accordingly in conjunction with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Ensure that all software developed conforms to the appropriate technical and design standards including any such standards defined by the NEC Solutions Architects and Technical Design Authorities.
  • Production and management of the overall software resource and delivery plan.
  • Ensure that the software development teams are adequately and efficiently utilised at all times.
  • Production of accurate and timely development progress reports as requested.
  • Proactively participate in technical risk mitigation and issue resolution as required.
  • Advising the NEC Management Team of any deviations from plan, recommending corrective action and helping prepare any appropriate recovery initiatives.
  • Working with the NEC Management Team to ensure budgets and delivery timescales are met.
  • Liaising with customers and other key stakeholders as required.
  • Be prepared to travel inland and overseas as and where needs demand.

Qualifications
Essential experience & skills:
  • Proven experience of successfully managing complex software developments with a team of at least 10-15 developers through the entire development life cycle - from initial requirements capture through design, development and testing to customer delivery.
  • Proven experience of working with formal Agile software development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage distributed teams, including onshore and offshore developers.
  • Collaborate closely with the Scrum Master(s) to identify risks and issues, and proactively manage these to minimise impacts on software delivery.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • An ability to represent NEC professionally in client facing situations and to act in their best interests.
  • Experience of managing development teams based on one or more of the following technologies:
    • C# and .NET
    • WPF
    • SQL
    • RabbitMQ
    • MS Azure DevOps
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • The ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver high levels of performance at all times, dealing with any issues promptly and effectively as they arise.
  • An ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision.
  • An ability to articulate solutions at all levels and to communicate both technical and non-technical information, depending upon the audience.
  • Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal onshore/offshore colleagues and customers at all levels.
  • Able to demonstrate a dynamic and enthusiastic approach to software development with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Desirable experience and qualifications:
  • Past experience of working on a Control Room CAD solution.
  • Degree or equivalent, ideally in a technology related subject.

Additional Information
We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:
  • Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 
  • 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell 
  • 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
  • A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
  • A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
  • All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like. 

OTHER INFORMATION
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
  • All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.

Who We Are:
We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.
Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.
We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.
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