IT Software Development Manager At Wellcome Trust

Job Purpose:

This is a senior level position.

Initiates Enterprise system development practices within the programme. Influences industry-based models for the development of new and existing applications. Develops effective implementation and maintenance plans which are consistent with business needs.

Budget Responsibility:

Influences the management of resources in order to plan, estimate and carry out systems development work on time, within budget and implement quality targets in accordance with appropriate standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing business analysis on new requirements for systems within the programme and advises users on effective solution to meet their needs.
• Acts as a liaison between the development team and the users and owners of the data applications within the programme.
• Team Leader of the ICT Software development team.
• Review change control process, incident and event management for software developed in the environment
• Evaluate service requirements and design service level agreements to meet client expectations
• Provides specialist expertise in the development, use or operation of database management system tools and facilities.
• Provides expert knowledge in the selection, provision and use of database architectures, software and facilities, typically taking responsibility for a team of technical staff.
• Sets local or team-based standards for programming tools and techniques, advises on their application and ensures compliance.
• Takes technical responsibility for all stages in the all software development process and all enterprise application developed in-house.
• Prepares project and quality plans and advises systems development teams.
• Working together with Programme leads to plan and execute projects, ensure that teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction, and resources to deliver products effectively by establishing realistic estimates for timelines while ensuring that projects remain on target to meet deadlines.