Software Development Site Manager

Software Development Site Manager

 

This is a very exciting and challenging opportunity which involves developing, maintaining and supporting application software solutions for state, county, and local governments in the United States. The candidate will work with state of the art technologies (e.g. Microsoft .NET and J2EE) and utilize  software development methodologies (e.g. RUP, Agile).

Role Summary:

This is a management position charged with managing the technical activities, human resources, schedules and costs of an organization engaged in projects for major segments of a large program concerned with the design and development to create or enhance software products.

The Software Development Site Manager participates in establishing objectives, work plans, schedules and cost data for development programs.  Ensures assigned activities are completed within committed time, cost, and technical objectives and are integrated into total programs.  Provides technical leadership to subordinates; keeps abreast of engineering/applied research trends and developments and incorporates them into appropriate segments of overall programs.



Day to Day Work:

The Software Development Site Manager works with  Business Analysts, technical and solution architects, development and test teams to lead the design, development, enhancement, maintenance and support of complex solutions and applications for the public sector market.

Qualified candidates should be experienced and familiar with project management of software development projects, advanced software engineering methods and techniques using the Rational Unified Process and model driven development.

Skills and experience required:

-  Experience in directing large application development projects.  Experience with public sector projects for local governments is also desirable.

-  Experience with iterative and model based software development and the Rational Unified Process.  Experience with Agile development is also desirable.

-  Experience with directing software development project using Microsoft, Java / J2EE, Relational Databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server)

-  Experience with UML modeling tools (Rational Rose, Rational XDE, and Rational Software Architect) and Rational Development tools.

This position may require periodic travel but is primarily based in a software development center.