Software Technical Lead – Product Owner – Project Manager
* Country: United Kingdom
* Location: Bristol
* Sector: Project Manager
* Job Type: Permanent
* Technologies: Software Technical Lead, Project Manager, Product Owner, C++, C#, Defence
Posted: Thursday, 19 May 2022
Overview: We have an exciting opportunity with our Defence client based in Bristol for a Technical Lead – Product Owner – Project Manager. This role involves leading a team, managing the budget, engaging with stakeholders, reviewing documents, and acting as the Software Design Authority.
The role is hybrid with 2 days working from home. An understanding of the Software Lifecycle is essential.
The role:
* Manage customers both internally in Software Engineering (SE) UK and across the wider project, including the Software Requirements Authority and the Head of Weapon System Sub-System.
* Be responsible for managing allocated project budgets and ensuring they are used efficiently.
* Maintain and communicate the current project schedule, coordinating with the team to meet delivery milestones.
* Work with members of the Group to identify potential improvement opportunities and support their implementation.
* Act as Software Design Authority by ensuring quality standards are met, leading the formal software release process and continuously looking for ways to increase quality, safety, and security.
* Collaborate with partners to guide future product line roadmaps.
* Control and prioritise project backlogs.
* Support the creation of project and release documentation.
The person:
While the experience listed below will be helpful, if you do not have some of them, don't let that stop you from applying!
* A leader who can support and draw the best from their team.
* Effective communication, persuasion, and conflict resolution skills.
* An organised yet adaptable attitude with a love of problem-solving.
* Experience of Agile practices such as Scrum.
* Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
* An open-minded yet realistic approach to change and improvement.
* C++ / C# experience.
* Familiarity with Mission Planning software.
* Experience in Automated Testing.
* Lean Six Sigma knowledge.
What's in it for you:
* You will join a passionate, innovative, and friendly team who are always looking to improve both themselves and the software they create.
* Both the team and the department have a strong focus on career development. You will be supported and guided in choosing and progressing your career path.
* Opportunities to get involved in improvement initiatives including becoming a Lean Six Sigma Yellowbelt or Greenbelt.
If this is of interest, please don’t hesitate to apply.
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