Manager IT Development

· University graduate (preferable Technical)
· Experience in project management IT for software development - min 5 years
· Experience in people management – min 3 years
· Experience in TELECOM – min 3 years
· Experience in coordinating a team of developers
· Experience in Java development with Oracle databases
· Experience in web development
· Experience in implementation of software on the shelf (development on top of a packaged software supply by a vendor)
· Experience in integration of large systems like CRM, ERP, billing using EAI and ETL tools

Role:

Manages the IT development group, in order to ensure software solutions development and/or integration based on users’ requirements and on IT department’s overall strategy for enhancing business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assure the right level of technical expertise within the release team
• Build and maintain a working environment that stimulates high performance.
• Organise key processes of the team, establish and deploy resources according to the business needs.
• Ensure that the appropriate standards, procedures and guidelines are established and used within the release.
• Agree the scope, objectives, and the plan of the software releases
• Coordinate and manage the day to day activities of the development team
• Manage change requests on the software release: analyze them, evaluate the impact on the release in terms of budget, schedule and quality and the risks associated
• Address conflicting priorities within the team and with other departments, at his/her level of authority.
• Ensure vendor management
• Act as escalation point for the issues in the development team
• Define the software releases capacity and communicate it across the company
• Create, coordinate and track the software development release plan;
• Approve the completion of the software development release deliverables and agree exceptions as necessary
• Recommend budget for his/her area according to identified business needs, execute and control expenses against the budget and department objectives.
• Sign contract and approve expenses within his/her sign authority.

Why Vodafone?

Did you know how did we get our name? Our founders had their eyes firmly on our future. They were so enthusiastic about mobile telecommunications that they forecast that one day people would do more than talk over their phones. So they gave us a future-proof name that embraces both voice and data: VOice and DAta mobile communication: Vodafone.
Today our founders’ dreams are a reality and the name they invented is a powerful global brand.

Vodafone is the world’s leading telecommunications company. Millions of people in every corner of the globe choose Vodafone to talk text and connect to data services that help them make the most of every day.
Our success comes from the outstanding people that make up the global team. Many of the tasks we face are more than anyone can do alone, so our future depends on attracting, rewarding and retaining those who share our ‘can-do’ attitude.
We’re building a culture that makes us feel valued, we feel empowered to get the job done, we work together and help others do the same, and we’re passionate about being the communications leader in an increasingly connected world
Because our business is becoming more and more complex by the day, we’re constantly looking for new ways to support, coach and develop our people. Whatever your area, you can expect ongoing learning opportunities that will help you develop your abilities.
When we say we’re passionate about our people, it’s more than just a phrase. It’s a way of working.
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