Manager, Solutions Development and Implementation Full Time NEW

Job Description
Manage the identification, specification, programming, development, testing, documentation and implementation of application and business software solutions required by a large Ministry/Department, under the direction of the ICT Director. Duties include needs identification and requirements development; software development and implementation; change management; programmes to encourage optimal utilisation of software solutions; stakeholder engagement; commissioning maintainable, secure and efficient software solutions; and supervision of professional, technical and support employees.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Manages application software development and implementation projects, identifies and mitigates project risk, and takes action to ensure quality in delivery and effective utilisation of resources.
Manages the analysis, planning and implementation stages of business and operational software releases, including risk assessment and stakeholder consultation and coordination.
Manages business readiness planning, including IT deployment, data migration and transition support, necessary for change arising from deployment and integration of new information system capabilities.
Develops and maintains policies, standards and procedures for information management.
Analyses and interprets business goals, objectives and strategies and develops appropriate business models, plans and requirements; and specifies business processes that improve information systems and data management.
Identifies new and alternative approaches to business activities, including automation of processes, and implements changes in business processes.
Develops specifications for information systems to meet business and operational needs, consistent with corporate standards and within cost, security and efficiency constraints.
Provides close technical oversight for application software development and enhancement processes to ensure compliance with standards, specifications and best practices.
Coordinates and manages planning and execution of system and acceptance testing of new, enhanced or amended information systems.
Conducts security risk assessments and business impact analyses for business applications and implements appropriate security strategies and controls.
Provides inputs in service continuity planning and implements resulting plans for application software.
Manages installation or decommissioning of application software in accordance with established quality standards.
Plans information storage, sharing and publishing and implements document and record management systems.
Reviews software development and implementation processes in accordance with established quality assurance standards.
Keeps abreast of the ICT market and assesses new and emerging software technologies and products for relevance and potential value.
Keeps abreast of technical specialisation in software development, implementation processes and application software and provides advice regarding their application.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

Considerable knowledge of the principles, tools and techniques required for the management and control of ICT within an organisation.
Considerable knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
Some knowledge of relevant financial and procurement processes, rules and regulations.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and technical and professional staff.
Ability to think creatively and implement leading-edge technology solutions.
Ability to negotiate and manage complex technical contracts.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage change in the public sector.
Ability to promote teamwork and manage conflict.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
Ability to interact positively with members of the public and external stakeholders.

Minimum Experience and Training

Minimum of five (5) years experience at a management level in ICT, including at least two (2) years in the development, implementation and operation of business and application software systems.
Training as evidenced by a recognised Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering or a related area.
OR

Minimum of seven (7) years experience at a management level in ICT, including at least four (4) years in the development, implementation and operation of business and application software systems.
Training as evidenced by a recognised Bachelors degree and certification in ICT from a recognised institution.
OR

Minimum of ten (10) years experience at a management level in ICT, in addition to at least five (5) years in the development, implementation and operation of business and application software systems.
Training as evidenced by a two-year Diploma/Certificate in ICT from a recognised institution.