Job Description
Head of Software
We are currently searching for a Head of Software on behalf of one of our key clients in Cambridge that is going through a significant round of growth.
As the selected Head of Software, you’ll be responsible for leading, developing and managing a talented software group working on next generation wireless products that will be supplied to a global client base.
The role includes five direct reports made up of Team/Technical Leaders and a wider group of up to fifty Software Engineers.
Key responsibilities for the role of Head of Software will include:
- Leading and managing a talented pool of software engineers to deliver innovative solutions, define, and execute on software development programmes.
- Guiding and supporting the team in the continuous improvement of Agile development practices
- Developing and delivering a strategic technological vision for software development
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure delivery against agreed current and future priorities
- Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and provide progress on all software development activities
- Ensuring all software development projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Taking responsibility for departmental and project budget forecasting, estimation, and control.
- Creation, implementation and monitoring of a continuous improvement plan for software development
- Ensuring that the skills and experience of the Software team is consistent with business needs
As the selected Head of Software, your experience should include the following:
- At least five years in a management role
- A background in embedded software within a product development environment
- A thorough understanding SW development processes and tools including elements such as Version/Configuration Management, Issue tracking tools, CI/CD, SAST and SCA
- Experience of managing departmental budgets
- Exceptional organisational, interpersonal and project management skills
- Experience with mentoring & coaching, performance management, technical arbitration, workforce and resource planning. ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- An analytical thinker with a logical and methodical approach to identifying issues and solutions
- Experience with developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting KPI’s
- The ability to inspire a culture of continuous improvement
Highly Desirable:
- Knowledge of telecommunications solutions such as 4G/5G
This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Software ready for a fresh new challenge
Please get in touch if you would like to explore further or have any questions regarding the role or company.
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