Director, Software Development

SUMMARY:

The Director of Software Development leads the software development organization responsible for supporting the company's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. This position is responsible for identifying and analyzing business needs, conducting requirements gathering, and defining scope and objectives for IT Systems, writing code in lower-level programming languages to optimize the performance and efficiency of an organization's IT platform/ infrastructure, and configuring, customizing, diagnosing, and enhancing vendor systems software. This role works with other IT and business leaders to identify and implement solutions that support corporate objectives.

JOB DUTIES

• Drives work plans and provides technical direction/priorities to development teams dedicated to designing and developing complex programs that meet the short and long-term business goals of internal functional areas.
• Analyzes, designs, implements, operates, and supports the organization's information technology resources, telecommunication systems, and software/database products.
• Builds and organizes teams to be a valued partner with both internal and external business leaders and organizations.
• Provides direction and leadership to subordinate managers and architects on a variety of issues including resource allocation, technical standards and issues, and the overall priorities relative to the specific project selected.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of departmental technology projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
• Prepares and presents project proposals to users in functional areas analyzes the impact of proposals on other groups and helps to establish successful project direction from original concept through final implementation.
• Communicates project expectations, goals and scope to the teams and stakeholders.
• Interacts with senior managers and executives to establish broad-based technical direction related to applications programming as well as other functional areas.
• Understands corporate strategy and ensures IT strategy is in alignment.
• Develops information technology strategies, policies and plans.
• Participates in the modification, development, and implementation of departmental and company standards, practices, and policies.
• Plans, develops, and implements website and ecommerce applications.
• Plans and produce cost guidelines that are consistent with company standards.
• Works with subordinate managers to ensure each staff member has a career development plan.
• Performs HR responsibilities as necessary; recruits and hires employees and contractors with the appropriate skill sets, and completes annual employee performance appraisals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and fifteen (15) or more years of related experience. Typically requires seven (7) or more years diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization and people motivation skill.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to analyze user needs.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Ability to influence and develop strong working relationships.
• Excellent leadership ability.
• Ability to negotiate compromises and resolve conflict.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Programming and software design experience.
• Problem solving skills.
• Requires broad technical knowledge and experience across a variety of IT areas, including infrastructure, development, operations and quality assurance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Team Player with proven leadership, communication, organizational and strong interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 2-5 Direct Reports 5-10 Direct Reports More than 10 Indirect Reports

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

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