Group Head

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology,

or a related technical field.

· Proven 15+ years of experience in software development and project management.

· Any certification in Project Management

· In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices.

· Familiarity with a variety of programming languages (.net, PHP etc), tools, and project management frameworks (JIRA, Asana, MS Project etc).

· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines, verify estimations, timesheets and participate in project reviews

· Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to address challenges effectively.

· Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Ability to make strategic decisions and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:

· Develop and implement a strategic vision for the software development department in alignment with the overall company goals.

· Lead and mentor a team of software developers, front end designers, testers and other technical professionals.

· Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the development team.

· Implement tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency and productivity.

· Help developing the project/product roadmaps and execute the projects as per defined roadmap within decided time estimations and good quality.

· Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.

· Communicate project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.

· Foster positive relationships with clients and internal teams.

· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Team Management:

· Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing software development team.

· Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

· Provide guidance and support for professional development.

Project Management:

· Oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of software projects.

· Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

· Implement project management best practices.

Technical Oversight:

· Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

· Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team.

· Ensure the use of best practices in software development, coding standards, and quality assurance.

Budgeting and Resource Allocation:

· Develop and manage the software development department budget.

· Allocate resources efficiently to meet project and organizational objectives.

Quality Assurance:

· Implement and enforce quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

· Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for software development.

· Conduct regular project reviews to assess and improve performance. Mentor project managers to conduct project reviews with their respective teams for various KPIs and project improvements

Risk Management:

· Identify potential risks in projects and implement mitigation strategies.

· Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Interested candidates share CV at sugandha.rani@jindalx.com