Associate Director - IT Application Delivery

Job Title: Head of Application Development Primary Location: Sharjah- UAE Core Functions/Duties: The Head of Software Development (HoAD) is a leadership role accountable for the successful delivery of software programs and IT Applications. Job Purpose: Managing a team of developers and testers, the HoAD will work closely with department & business stakeholders and other members of the Senior Leadership Management Team (SLMT) to deliver software and IT services that meet end user needs. The HoAD will be accountable transition of existing technology to newer & advanced technology, as well as creation and delivery of the strategic, software and IT architecture vision and leadership and all aspects of the development of the software Duties & Responsibilities Develop and deliver a strategic technological vision and direction for the Company Lead and manage the Software Development and IT teams to deliver software & IT Applications architecture that meets the needs of users; Work effectively with Product Managers and Product Owners to ensure delivery against agreed priorities; Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and provide progress on all software development activities; Accountable for the on-time and to quality delivery of software development projects; Responsible for the maintenance and development of internal and external IT support systems; Create, implement and maintain a continuous improvement plan for software development; Working closely with the Product Managers with the aim of meeting current and future user needs; Research the external environment, and where appropriate identify and recommend external partners for the delivery of best-in-class technologies suitable for AFEX applications; Reviewing and applying said best practices to establish architecture and frameworks consistent with and supportive of the Product Strategy; Identifying and implementing technology trends that will be able to support the future success of the business; Collaborating with the appropriate functions and users to evaluate and identify technology platforms for delivering the company’s products and internal services; Understanding the use cases (and/or user stories) to oversee the design of the architecture for the products to be built; Ensuring that technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organization; To drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the development teams; Responsible for his/her own work planning against objectives set in agreement with the Executive Director Communicate and ensure engagement of AFEX technology strategies internally and within the AFEX user community; Ensure effective documentation of all programs, internal communications both within the software development team and across the organization. Accountable and responsible for effective planning and monitoring of the Software Development and IT teams Ensure that the skills and experience of Software Development and IT teams are consistent with its scientific, technological and business needs for providing quality in present and future services; Establish clear organizational structures and succession plans aligned with appropriate responsibilities, accountabilities and personal development for all Software Development and IT staff in line with any anticipated growth; Qualifications, Capabilities and Knowledge; Bachelor’s degree in IT will be highly desired with high-level IT tech skills essential - Total 15-18 years of experience in Software Development, System Analysis, Coding and SDLC, Application implementation 7-10 Years of exp. in Programming Languages (Oracle Technologies, Angular JS, Java, <Dot.Net> & Other Development Tools) 7-10 years of exp. in Team Management and resource management Excellent Team Management Skill & leadership skills Coordination with internal and external Stakeholder. Key contact point for Projects Introduce, Plan and implement new and effective development Technology and focus to improve development standards and deliveries. Create Road map for Software Development. Experience of successfully delivering into the market sophisticated software product releases deployed into a variety of environments Hands-on experience of coding using more than one recognized industry standard language Essential Qualifications, Capabilities and Knowledge Strong interpersonal and Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to translate conceptual requirements into business and functional requirements Experience managing projects across development life cycles (analysis through implementation) Track record of successfully managing multiple projects of varying scope, size, and complexity Desirable Qualifications, Capabilities and Knowledge Familiar with software or systems development life cycles Ability to multi‐task and effectively prioritize competing requirements Self‐starter who can quickly acclimate to a fast‐paced environment Can-do positive attitude focus on acquiring new skills and a hunger for learning systems and business Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Flexible mind-set Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ease of working with others, in small/medium-sized teams Competency Requirements Hands-on experience of coding using more than one recognized industry standard language Ability to envision and deliver software solutions that meet user needs and/or solve business problems An understanding of the handling of large data sources Ability to articulate & gain engagement for ideas to both technical & non-technical audiences