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IT Development Manager
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.  Our IT Development Manager will act as the technical leader for one or more teams of multi-disciplined developers and be responsible for the delivery and maintenance of a set of software systems and associated services. The position will include line management responsibility; managing, motivating and leading a team of skilled developers. A Software Development Manager will have expert knowledge of the technical approaches, processes and procedures in their specialist domain(s).
 
 
Overview of the Role
 
  • Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
  • As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
  • As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
  • Champion Continuous Delivery and the automation of all aspects of delivery
  • Drive the adoption and continuous improvement of design, test and development practices, frameworks and patterns to reflect industry best practice
  • Work closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to support the definition of solutions
  • Actively collaborate with the IT management team to ensure the timely, flexible provision of appropriately skilled resources, to continually maintain a resource profile which supports delivery of the IT GBS Roadmap and maximizes resource utilization in your technical domain(s)
  • Participates/leads in technical discussions that result in optimal solutions
  • Manage, motivate and lead a skilled team of developers who design and develop and maintain software solutions
  • Provide regular feedback to manager on work status and problem areas
  • Drives delivery of high quality products on agreed deadlines, promptly escalates issues
  • Engage with projects to ensure timely delivery of fit for purpose systems and solutions
  • Accountable for applying knowledge and ingenuity to solve problems that arise in areas of responsibility, and escalating when necessary
  • Excellent approachable communicator at any level and across all regions
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • Organizes own time and schedule to deliver on commitments in a timely manner
  • Allocates time to support the technical growth and career development of team members
  • The position includes the line management responsibility, managing, motivating and leading a team of skilled developers.
 
 
Role Requirements / Skills / Experience Required
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Has an Excellent knowledge of relevant industry standards, technologies and products
  • Technical Skills: Expert working knowledge in multiple technical areas and strong working knowledge of multiple technologies. Has expert knowledge in own a technical domain(s)
  • US/LATAM/CAN: A minimum of 8 years relevant IT industry experience.
  • Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel. Therefore, dependent on the employee’s location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Driver’s license
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a  related area preferred
 
Benefits
 
Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.
 
We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   
 
What’s Next
Following your application if you are successful you will be invited to an initial telephone interview with one of our dedicated recruiters who will be able to provide you with more details of this opportunity.
 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
 
 
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