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Programme Manager, Software Development

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Posted By: Polytec Personnel
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Date Posted: 8th Oct 2008
Salary: £47,000 to 60,000
Location: Cambridge
Reference Code: 21169
Views Since Posting: 117
Full Description:

Our client is currently seeking a Software Development Programme Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
*Capture software development requirements from customer e.g. sponsor SBU, external and internal customers.
*Produce and maintain a detailed Software Development plan
*Negotiate for and manage programme resources
*Coordinate technical activities across multiple software development and test functions, as well as will other R&D functions and SBU development groups.
*Resolve issues or conflicts locally, or escalate as necessary to ensure progress to plan
*Communicate development status to programme sponsors at Program Review Boards
*Risk Management and action tracking
*Develop and improve programme management infrastructure for Software Development

Person Specification:

Required:
*Strong team leadership skills, ability to inspire and motivate
*Proven project management skills, with a focus on timely delivery and a track record of successful management of complex technical projects
*Decision-making skills with a focus on problem identification, solution recommendation and implementation
*Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to a range of audiences
*Sound understanding of the key technical elements to software development

Desired:
*Awareness of wireless technologies (for example, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, UWB)
*High degree of IT literacy
*Experience as a SW developer in a team environment