Software Operations Manager

Software Operations Manager

Software Operations Manager
Posted: October 12, 2011


Location: 2401 Edmund Road, Box 20, Columbia, SC , 29171, United States

Department: Software Operations

Job Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Contact: HR Dept
Job Summary:
Create and manage the software policies, procedures and metrics to be followed for all software development. Plan and coordinate the staffing needs across the teams and providing augmentation to the teams as needed. Apply communication and problem-solving skills to actively assist software developers on issues related to the design, development, deployment and operation of mission-critical software systems. Provide roadmaps and strategies to ensure increased quality and uirements:
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Responsible for the creation and documentation of software policies and procedure
* Responsible for the definition and compilation of metrics to ensure policies are being followed
* Responsible for reviewing proposals and contract as required
* Develop project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans and allocation of available resources.
* Formulate and define technical standards for the software organization.
* Prepare status report and keep management, clients and others informed of development status and related issues.
* Keep informed on recent developments in software development.
* Ensure all software related activities comply with the global Harsco compliance standards and procedures.
* Manage the software quality/services resources to augment teams as needed.
* Work with other groups in order to ensure alignment with requirements and dates.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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Demonstrate managerial and software development experience.
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Strong project management, analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
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Demonstrate high-energy level and strong work ethics.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and issues to agreed time, resources and cost deadlines. Excellent customer service, team development, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as formal presentation skills.
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Knowledge of software development tooling (SCM, debuggers, bug tracking, quality metrics) is preferred.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
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Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or closely related discipline or equivalent.
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Must have a minimum of three years of overall experience in managing software development.
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Must have a minimum of seven years of demonstrated software development experience.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory responsibilities are necessary:
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Assign, monitor and be responsible for the completion of tasks, as necessary.
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Ensure employees are aware of and follow all policies and procedures.
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Ensure employees have appropriate and realistic job goals.
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Provide ongoing feedback concerning employees’ performance.
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Conduct performance appraisals on an annual basis, including assessing how employee has performed and what they can do to improve in their jobs.
Candidates that possess the basic qualifications for the position are encouraged to apply by;
* Submitting a MS Word version of their resume to the following email account:
* Including the Job Requisition number and job title in the Subject Line; Applicants must put the following in the subject line:Software Operations Manager: 2011-025
* Applicants must provide their salary requirements in the email;
* Candidates that do not possess the basic qualifications stated above will not be considered.
* Harsco Rail offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including Health/Vision/Dental insurance, 401K match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
* Harsco Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
* Minorities, females and veterans are encouraged to apply.