Program Director – App Dev Services, Ibm Cloud Paas

Who are you:

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring the alignment of software projects with business goals and strategic objectives. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and collaboration with other departments to drive innovation and maintain high standards of software quality and performance.

We are a global team, so communication skills (both verbal and written) are critical as well as flexibility to work with team members in other time zones.

What you will do:Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the software development strategy in alignment with the company's vision and objectives. Identify opportunities for technological advancements and improvements.
Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software managers, developers, and engineers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Project Oversight: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Technical Expertise: Provide high-level technical guidance and direction. Ensure the adoption of best practices in software design, development, and testing.
Collaboration: Work closely with executives, product managers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and priorities. Ensure alignment of software projects with business goals.
Process Improvement: Continuously improve development processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.
Budget Management: Develop and manage the software development budget. Ensure optimal allocation of resources and cost-effectiveness.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Address technical challenges and resolve issues promptly.
Innovation: Drive innovation and stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and processes to improve software development.

How we'll help you grow:You'll have access to all the technical and management training courses you need to become the expert you want to be.
You'll learn directly from expert developers in the field; our SME's love to mentor.
You will have the opportunity to work in many different areas to figure out what really excites you.