Business Unit: Discovery Health
Function: Information Technology
Date: 5 Sep 2024
Discovery Health Systems (DHS) About DiscoveryDiscovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About Discovery Health Systems (DHS) – Digital and ServicesThe Discovery Health Systems (DHS) is a world-class software development house that enables the Discovery Health Business to use digital transformation as a competitive advantage. It focuses on rapid quality software delivery. Innovation and excellence are key attributes to all our initiatives. The skills and expertise in the team allow for diverse product development on all strategic, tactical, and operational changes. Our environment is fast-paced and demands energy, drive, enthusiasm, ownership, and creativity, but it rewards with an extremely fulfilling and stimulating environment that actively supports career growth and development.
Key PurposeThe Development Manager (Manager) will be a technical owner of a set of applications including managing relationships with Business Product owners. This role will ensure that business objectives are reflected in the technical processes which they manage. The Development Manager will join and manage a team of IT Specialists, specifically resourcing and scheduling in the SDLC processes. This role will also manage a set of projects (potentially across teams) ensuring that the applications remain adaptive to emerging client needs in its lifetime.
Areas of ResponsibilityThe successful candidate will be required to perform but not limited to the following key outputs in respect of the Digital and Services (Dev Incubator) portfolio:
Delivery and Support of Specific ApplicationsClient Relationship Management & NetworkingEnsuring alignment to business requirementsBuilding trust with clients by displaying managerial competenceUnderstanding business requirements, business strategy and direction, risks, and impactParticipating in client forums (MANCO, planning/strategy sessions, reporting)Acting as consultant to internal and external clientsInterfacing to other teams where requiredProject/Delivery ManagementManagement of activities within the SDLC (Acting as process owner)Participating and enabling the business prioritisation processScheduling and prioritising tasks and resourcesCapacity managementProject budget tracking and managementTaking ownership of production issues and driving to resolutionAdherence to Quality, Standards, SLA's and SDLC standardsHuman Capital ManagementTeam managementCapacity planningMentoring/Coaching of team membersRecruitment, conflict management, creating a welcoming environmentPerformance managementContribute to Health Systems StrategyContribution to Health Systems and Clinical Systems StrategyTechnical DirectionMANCOCompetenciesThe successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:
Passion for delivery and qualityTime management, Innovative/Creative thinkingTenacity and urgency, change readinessInfluential Leader, presentation and facilitation skillsEducation and ExperienceTertiary Degree (B. Engineer, B. Com, BSC)3-5 years' experience in software development for large commercial entities or has demonstrated leadership capabilities3-5 years people management experienceSoftware Development and TestingSDLC (Agile experience would be advantageous), ITIL (Incident, change, Release, Problem Management)EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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