Director, Software Application

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In today’s ‘iNTTerconnected’ world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the world’s most significant technological, business and societal challenges.

With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.

**Want to be a part of our team?**

**Working at NTT**

**Key role and responsibilities**:

- Perform proof of concept as and when required and ensure that development costs and activities remain within budget
- Use business requirements to advise on the design, deployment and operation of infrastructures
- Help determine how technology can be applied to meet external client and business requirements by crafting high level solutions and work breakdown
- Work closely with various external stakeholders to define the scope or boundary of the concepts which includes a cost benefit analysis, risk management plan and a feasibility study
- Translate the business and external client needs to various teams and assigns development tasks
- Assist the team and resolves any technical issues during the design, development and implementation phase of the project
- Oversee and manage the maintenance of procedures and tools to ensure availability
- Oversee and manage the provision of the relevant documentation, training and support to the relevant teams to ensure the highest level of performance
- Coordinate the activities and ensure effective performance through excellent communication
- Conduct detailed quality assurance and automated testing requirements, processes and guidelines

**Knowledge, skills and attributes**:

- Good knowledge of project management principles
- Ability to build a cohesive team and to manage people effectively
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop the team
- An ability to balance and plan the short-term actions of the team
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to be influential and persuasive with stakeholders
- The ability to manage time effectively while setting the tone of the team through modelling and leadership
- Display a high level of detail consciousness by closely monitoring work progress in order to produce the required results
- Knowledge and understanding of all relevant industry standards
- Ability to interact with a variety of internal team members at different levels n the organisation
- Solid presentation skills
- Display a high level of detail consciousness by closely monitoring work progress in order to produce the required results
- Solid written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to work with and manage many projects within the required deadlines
- Competent in writing and executing complex code
- Strong ability to resolve performance issues and deliver effective solutions to problems

**Academic qualifications and certifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent
- Relevant coding bootcamp, MOOC certifications required

**Experience required**:

- Proven work experience as a Software Applications Development Manager
- Hands-on experience with a wide variety of computer software, hardware, and peripherals, including Microsoft365
- Demonstrated experience in building, managing and leading software development people as a line function
- Demonstrated experience of dealing with relevant stakeholders, building strong relationships and negotiating with decision makers and influencers
- Demonstrated experience of delivering consultancy type projects, utilising Agile or Waterfall methodologies
- Experience of IT in a complex business environment with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms
- Demonstrated experience of negotiation or management of third-party services
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing relevant strategies in a multi supplier environment, managing third party services
- Has had previous people management responsibilities and/or allocation of resources within a department or project environment

**What will make you a good fit for the role?**

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

NTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category

**A career at NTT means**:

- Being part of a **global pioneer -** where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading