Senior Manager, Software Developement

Senior Manager, Software Development - India, Chennai - Hybrid, Office-Based

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Software Developer to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Manager of Software Development at ICON, you will lead a team of developers responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge software solutions that support clinical research operations. You will play a key role in driving innovation, ensuring the quality of software deliverables, and fostering collaboration between development teams and other stakeholders.

• Leading the software development lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation, testing, and deployment of high-quality software solutions.
• Managing and mentoring a team of software developers, ensuring the timely and successful delivery of projects.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product management, IT, and clinical operations, to gather requirements and align development with business objectives.
• Ensuring software solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with regulatory standards relevant to clinical research.
• Driving continuous improvement in software development practices, tools, and methodologies, implementing best practices such as Agile and DevOps.
• Monitoring project progress, managing risks, and resolving issues to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends, applying them to improve software development processes and outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile) is a plus.
• Extensive experience in software development, with a proven track record of managing development teams and delivering complex software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.
• Experience with modern programming languages and frameworks, such as Java, Python, .NET, or similar technologies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a focus on mentorship and fostering a collaborative, innovative environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the ability to navigate technical challenges and provide solutions that meet both business and technical needs.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive alignment on development objectives.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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