Development Manager

Company Overview

Nec Software Solutions (India) Private Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end IT services across various sectors. With over 30 years of experience, we have earned a reputation for delivering robust software products that meet the highest standards of engineering and user experience.

We work with diverse industry verticals including publishing, media, financial services, retail, healthcare and technology companies around the world. Our customers range from two-person startups to billion-dollar listed companies.

About Us

We are a hub for offshore support and technology services, supported by more than 1300 exceptionally talented manpower. We consistently surpass expectations and delight our customers by providing tailored solutions to meet their unique needs.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage software development projects and implement process improvements. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Effective planning, scheduling, estimating, coordinating, controlling, and managing all project activities and delivering software within agreed timescales, budget, and quality.
Ensuring the team is adequately resourced at all times in accordance with the agreed headcount budgets and targets.
Pro-actively engaging onshore and offshore stakeholders in planning, priority setting, issues & risks mitigation via monitoring and communication.
Creating a sense of belonging and ownership among team members; assembling a team with the right mix of skills; coaching and motivating team members; delegating responsibility; promoting mutual support and interaction.
Conveying goals and objectives clearly and in a compelling manner; listening effectively and clarifying information as needed; interpreting verbal and non-verbal messages that others communicate, communicating tactfully and candidly.
Tracking and analysis of important metrics for the project.
Ensuring open communication on the project team.
Presenting reports to senior stakeholders on the status of project efforts, risks, issues, commercials, including weekly time reporting and problem prevention/mitigation.
Mentoring and coaching both IT and business team members on Waterfall and Agile project management methods.
Providing performance feedback and assisting employees with plans for development and training.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Graduation in any stream (with diploma/training in software development courses preferred for non-IT engg. graduates)
Total experience of 12+ years including 4+ years Project Management experience
Industry/Technology background: Software Development (any domain)
Location: Mumbai preferred - PAN India
Working Hours: UK Hours - 11:00am - 8:30pm
Desirable Skills

CSM (Certified Scrum Master)
Experience of dealing with UK customers
Full-time management degree
Good negotiation skills
Strong analytical skills and Lateral Thinking
Should have development background
Product Development experience