Manager of Applications Development

RH Formaconsult, specialized in recruitment and HR services, is hiring an Experienced Application Development Manager for a multinational company 

Responsibilities :

Operational Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage permanent, contract, and outsourced development teams to meet company goals.
• Oversee coding, maintain overall technical knowledge of client solutions, and ensure quality standards.
• Manage all activities of the software development team, setting goals for timely project delivery.
• Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Provide guidance to the team and ensure adherence to development standards and best practices.
• Lead the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of applications.
• Streamline information systems and processes, apply network theory, and demonstrate technical expertise.
• Assist with strategic planning and manage a team of software application specialists.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, by computer, and in writing.
• Perform business travel as required.
• Review and analyze complex documents, handle stress, and resolve conflicts.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and ensure application delivery meets expectations.
• Review code changes, write code when necessary, and monitor application performance.
• Resolve production issues, stay updated on technology, and mentor developers.
• Participate in hiring decisions and performance reviews.
• Maintain client relationships and propose operational efficiencies.
• Contribute to quality management and manage risks and dependencies.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Ensure the department budget is maintained, including labor costs and expenses.

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Implement corrective actions based on KPIs/SLAs.
• Prepare various reports as requested.

Client Responsibilities:

• Communicate transparently with clients, seek feedback, and manage client relationships.

Stakeholder Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various internal departments to deliver software solutions.

People Management Responsibilities:

• Provide support, coaching, performance evaluations, and career development for team members.
• Identify training needs, manage recruitment, and ensure the integration of new colleagues.
• Analyze team performance, prepare schedules, promote cooperation, and handle crises.
• Motivate the team, propose career plans, and regularly evaluate performance.
• Ensure compliance with human resources tools and participate in company events.

Decision Making Responsibilities:

• Make critical operational decisions with limited information and short deadlines.
• Support innovative problem-solving and quickly resolve operational issues.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Achieve team operational objectives.
• Maintain software availability, reliability, quality, and stability.
• Ensure efficient code churn rate, simplicity, and quality testing.
• Share knowledge and ensure user/customer satisfaction.
• Manage global teams, meet deadlines, and provide quality IT service.
• Maintain team management efficiency, team productivity, and low employee turnover.
• Develop key competencies and facilitate cross-cutting project transfers.

Profile :

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible management/leadership experience in software development.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working through requirement, design, development, QA & UAT testing, and implementation in release cycles.
• Proven experience in leading development teams and managing global teams.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum.
• Strong technical background with expertise in ERP, CRM, HTR/Payroll solutions, Oracle, Web, and Open Source technologies.
• Proficiency in French (C1 level) and English (B2 level).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stress, resolve conflicts, and make critical operational decisions.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Previous experience in a client-facing role.

Offer : 

• Package including financial and non-financial benefits
• Initial training specific to be carried out activity and procedures we are working with
• Integration in a professional environment, in an International Company, together with high-performing team.