Software Development Manager Credit Access

  • Stellenbosch
  • Work Force
About the Role As a Technical Product Manager , you will provide strategic technical direction and manage multiple technical teams responsible for the full product lifecycle. You will oversee product features, support, maintenance tasks, and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency, innovation, and team development. Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Direction: Provide technical leadership and direction for the full product lifecycle, including features, support, and maintenance.
  • Team Management: Lead and manage multiple technical teams to achieve product goals and ensure successful delivery.
  • Efficiency & Innovation: Drive continuous improvement and innovation in product development and technical operations.
  • Roadmap Crafting: Develop and manage product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Budget Management: Oversee budgeting and resource allocation for product development and maintenance.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Utilize communication and relationship management skills to engage with stakeholders effectively.
  • Leadership: Influence and guide technical teams and other areas to achieve objectives.
Experience & Qualifications
  • Minimum Experience:
    • At least 5 years of experience in software development management.
    • Proven experience in leading and working in an agile development environment.
    • Experience in crafting roadmaps, managing budgets, and supporting technical teams.
    • Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
    • Ability to establish priorities and manage deliverables effectively.
  • Qualifications:
    • Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science.
    • Ideal: Honours Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science.
Knowledge & Skills [quads id=4]
  • Knowledge:
    • Functional knowledge related to the product (e.g., Credit or App).
    • People management and development practices.
    • Stakeholder management and budgeting principles.
    • Business analysis, design, and project management principles.
    • Familiarity with Agile development principles and the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Ideal Knowledge:
    • Experience in the banking industry, particularly in central collections and Capitec’s systems and business model.
  • Skills:
    • Strong communication and decision-making skills.
    • Influencing and interpersonal relationship management skills.
    • Effective negotiation and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Conditions of Employment
  • Clear criminal and credit record.