Development Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Veriday Inc.

Veriday Inc.

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Veriday is seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Development Manager to join our dynamic team as a full-time employee. As a leading Liferay Portal Solution provider, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceeding customer expectations. The Development Manager will play a crucial role in scoping projects, managing relationships, planning projects, overseeing quality assurance, and leading teams to ensure successful project delivery.

**What you will do:
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Scoping Projects:

Scope and assess both large and small projects, working closely with internal teams and third
party partners.
Respond to requests for proposals and analyze project deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
Create project scope and milestones for multiple initiatives.

Managing Relationships:

Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders in the organization and third
party partners.
Manage expectations and openly communicate project progress and updates.
Address customer concerns related to products and services rendered.

Planning Projects and Controlling Processes:

Establish clear processes to keep teams focused and ensure timely project delivery.
Implement appropriate project management methodologies, such as agile processes.
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and take necessary actions to mitigate them.

Overseeing Quality Assurance and Managing Automated Testing:

Supervise quality assurance testing processes to ensure high-quality products and services.
Coordinate with testing teams, both within the project and in separate departments, for effective task delegation and tracking.

Managing Teams:

Provide strong leadership to development teams, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Recruit, train, and manage team members, ensuring they have the necessary skills for project success.
Conduct performance management activities, including coaching and mentoring, to maximize team performance.

Communicating with Senior Leaders:

Maintain regular and effective communication with senior leaders, keeping them informed of project status, milestones, and challenges.
Proactively address any changes in established milestones and collaborate on solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in STEM or a related field with 15+ years of experience in the IT Industry
Solid software development background, Java or Liferay preferred.
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle.
Experience in designing software architectures for scalability, reliability, and performance.
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities across organizational boundaries.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Passion for people management and mentorship.

We offer a competitive salary, a casual workspace, and great people to collaborate with. If this job sounds perfect for you, please apply.