We are seeking a Software Development Manager with strong people management, process leadership, and delivery governance skills. In this role, you will: Lead and develop the software team through a period of process evolution. Maintain our proven Waterfall framework while incorporating Agile-inspired practices for improved planning, reporting, and visibility. Drive process improvements and maximise our use of Atlassian tools for work breakdown structures, progress tracking, and actionable reporting. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to enhance build, integration, testing, and deployment workflows — ensuring faster delivery of high-quality, compliant software. Collaborate closely with the Project Management Office and other R&D managers to integrate software development into the wider product delivery process. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and open communication. Responsibilities Project & Delivery Management Plan and prioritise software projects in collaboration with the Project Management Office. Allocate resources, manage risks, and set clear milestones and timelines. Oversee delivery of new products, features, bug fixes, and maintenance. Introduce Agile-inspired practices (Scrum, Kanban) within the Waterfall framework. Ensure Jira boards, sprint reports, and dashboards are accurate, up to date, and central to project governance. Quality & Compliance Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with the Software Quality team. Align software development with regulatory, quality, and cybersecurity standards. Promote best practices in documentation and traceability from requirements through testing. Collaborate with other R&D managers to improve development workflows. Team Leadership Build and develop a high-performing software team. Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and ensure accountability. Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Process Improvement Encourage retrospectives and turn lessons learned into actionable improvements. Trial workflow, automation, and tool enhancements that benefit software and wider R&D. Stay current with emerging practices in regulated software development and hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models. Stakeholder Communication Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders. Facilitate planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives that deliver actionable outcomes. Contribute to long-term product and technology roadmaps with structured, realistic delivery plans. Qualifications · Degree in Engineering (preferably with a Software focus) – desirable. Essential Experience Proven experience managing software development teams (10–15 engineers) delivering embedded (preferable), IoT, and cloud-enabled products. Demonstrated success introducing process improvements and CI/CD pipelines that improved performance while maintaining compliance and timelines. Experience leading cross-functional collaboration between software, hardware, and testing teams. Background in adapting Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) within Waterfall structures. Practical experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket) for project tracking and reporting. Knowledge/Skills Leadership & People Management Strong track record as a people manager, including setting objectives, conducting reviews, and ensuring accountability. Skilled in conflict resolution and building a collaborative team culture. Process & Delivery Expertise in SDLC management across both Waterfall and Agile-inspired practices. Skilled in structuring Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for design traceability. Capable of driving reporting, forecasting, and transparency using Jira dashboards and metrics. Communication Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical and project information clearly to diverse stakeholders. Experienced in facilitating planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives. Skilled at influencing change and promoting continuous improvement. Quality & Compliance Solid understanding of regulated software development practices (e.g., ISO9001, ISO27001, NIST). Experience embedding secure development lifecycle practices and ensuring audit-readiness. Personal qualities Integrity: Effective Time Management: Demonstrates excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks efficiently. Attention to Detail: Ensures that all information conveyed to others is accurate and presented clearly. Passion: Commitment to Continuous Learning: Enthusiastic about continuous learning and staying updated with evolving industry practices. Empathetic Problem Solver: Recognizes the importance of maintaining compassion and empathy when dealing with challenging situations and solving problems Self-Motivated and Positive Attitude: Displays high energy and self-motivation, maintaining a positive attitude that inspires the team. Challenge: Self-Motivated and Positive Attitude: Displays high energy and self-motivation, maintaining a positive attitude that inspires the team. Teamwork: Team Player and Initiative: Excels both as a team player and an independent worker, proactively driving tasks to completion. Critical Thinking and Active Listening: Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and active listening, effectively evaluating information, questioning assumptions, and considering multiple perspectives