Enterprise Applications Development Team Lead at NTT Ltd.

The role of Software Applications Development Management is an information technology professional who takes accountability for the directing, design, development and implementation of new applications and upgrades for systems to meet business requirements. This people management role directs the design of new applications from conception to completion and oversees the technical staff involved with the development project(s), including overseeing and directing software application upgrades.

Key role and responsibilities:

• Ensure that software applications development projects with clients are executed
• Perform proof of concept as and when required and ensure that development costs and activities remain within budget
• Use business requirements to advise on the design, deployment and operation of infrastructures
• Help determine how technology can be applied to meet external client and business requirements by crafting high level solutions and work breakdown
• Work closely with various external stakeholders to define the scope or boundary of the concepts which includes a cost benefit analysis, risk management plan and a feasibility study
• Ensure the delivery of the design and completion requirements to application development team
• Translate the business and external client needs to various teams and assigns  development tasks
• Take accountability for the development of applications and takes on more complicated programming activities
• Assist the team and resolves any technical issues during the design, development and implementation phase of the project
• Ensure the appropriate testing of applications for efficiency and resolve escalated problems with the design prior to deployment
• Ensure that the development phase is documented to ensure the development of procedures for application use.
• Oversee and manage the maintenance of procedures and tools to ensure availability
• Direct the implementation of the application by ensuring the evaluation, testing and modification of the application until its functionality meets business and external client goals
• Oversee and manage the provision of the relevant documentation, training and support to the relevant teams to ensure the highest level of performance
• Research and investigate emerging infrastructure and application technologies and the best practices associated with them.
• Coordinate the activities and ensure effective performance through excellent communication
• Conduct detailed quality assurance and automated testing requirements, processes and guidelines

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Good knowledge of project management principles
• Expert knowledge on multi-technology application and infrastructure design best practice
• Holistic view of such technology environments including hardware platforms, applications, databases, operating systems and storage
• Ability to build a cohesive team and to manage people effectively
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop the team
• A thorough understanding of the strategic vision for the software applications development department and the ability to set the long-term direction of the team
• An ability to balance and plan the short-term actions of the team
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to be influential and persuasive with stakeholders
• The ability to manage time effectively while setting the tone of the team through modelling and leadership
• Display a high level of detail consciousness by closely monitoring work progress in order to produce the required results
• Knowledge and understanding of all relevant industry standards
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices for software applications development
• Ability to interact with a variety of internal team members at different levels n the organisation
• Solid presentation skills
• Display a high level of detail consciousness by closely monitoring work progress in order to produce the required results
• Solid written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work with and manage many projects within the required deadlines
• Relevant technical skills such as programming languages, complex programming applications and troubleshooting
• Competent in writing and executing complex code
• Strong ability to resolve performance issues and deliver effective solutions to problems

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent
• Relevant coding bootcamp, MOOC certifications required

Experience required:

• Professional experience with a strong background in all aspects of software application development
• Proven work experience as a Software Applications Development Manager
• Hands-on experience with a variety of software applications
• Hands-on experience with a wide variety of computer software, hardware, and peripherals, including Microsoft365 
• Demonstrated experience in building, managing and leading software development people as a line function
• Demonstrated experience of dealing with relevant stakeholders, building strong relationships and negotiating with decision makers and influencers
• Demonstrated experience of delivering consultancy type projects, utilising Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Experience of IT in a complex business environment with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms
• Demonstrated experience of negotiation or management of third-party services
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing relevant strategies in a multi supplier environment, managing third party services  
• Has had previous people management responsibilities and/or allocation of resources within a department or project environment