Development Manager

SUMMARY:
A leading financial services provider's holding company is recruiting for an experienced and passionate Development Manager to work in a hybrid role in Fourways.

POSITION INFO:
Development Manager
Fourways, Hybrid

Qualifications:

• Recognized IT Degree / Diploma (advantageous).

• A minimum of 6 or more years System Development experience using relevant programming, language or technologies, including 3 - 6 years’ experience in planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives as specified by more senior managers.
• Previous experience in the Financial Insurance industry (advantageous).

• Oversee and prioritize IT Systems Development tasks by efficiently allocating resources and managing workloads.
• Lead a team of system developers to foster innovation and ensure compliance with Business IT Systems requirements.
• Define and maintain a roadmap for application software development, ensuring alignment with business needs and priorities.
• Develop innovative solutions by integrating and analysing complex information from various sources.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant business and IT representatives, identifying and addressing their needs and concerns through effective communication and coordination.
• Communicate the implementation of the function's strategy and business plan within the team, motivating team members to commit to organizational goals.
• Develop tactical plans for optimizing resources and assets managed within the department.
• Manage and report on the performance of a diverse team, setting objectives and holding team members accountable for achieving them.
• Conduct research using primary data sources to analyse key themes and trends.
• Contribute to reporting strategies and templates, leading the execution of complex reports and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate staff capabilities, prioritize development activities, and implement development frameworks.
• Coach and mentor team members to support talent development.
• Plan and manage project delivery within area of expertise, ensuring intended outcomes are achieved.
• Develop and enhance existing applications, as well as contribute to the development of new applications to meet customer requirements.
• Participate in development activities and training to improve performance and maintain industry expertise.
• Monitor performance and behaviors to identify and resolve non-compliance with organizational policies and regulatory codes.
• Implement and provide input on security measures, monitoring performance and notifying security experts of any issues.