Job Summary

Software Development Mgmt: Directs the activities of a software systems development function, software applications development function, and a software quality assurance function for software enhancements and new products. Most companies should be able to match to a specific software development management position. Use this position if company does not breakout software development positions such as Software Engineering (Applications) Mgmt (2142-2146) or Software Engineering (Systems) Mgmt (2162-2166). Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel or external legal firms to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Job Requirements

- Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.- A clear understanding of the product development cycle, technical requirements and project management.- A strong understanding of concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practices.- Experience in software development.- Experience with developing budgets and predicting project costs.- A demonstrated ability to manage professional level employees.

Responsibility and Interaction:Responsibility: - This position is responsible for managing many tasks for multiple large groups, a department or departments, or a function within a country or global geographic area. - The focus of this role is on creating and influencing strategy and policy.- The potential impact of decisions made by this individual have significant operational or financial impact.- This individual will apply in-depth knowledge to solve broad issues that are complex in scope, and establish medium to long- range plans.Interaction: - This individual must work effectively with staff to vice president level employees and employees within and outside of their function and organization. - Utilizes people skills and available people manager tools to critically impact the growth of an individual within the company and career.- This individual must demonstrate favorable results through providing leadership to the function.

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent related experience. 10+ years -- plus add additional experience requirements needed if you were to fill an open requisition, i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities.