Software Team Manager

Company: IPMC LIMITED 
Skills: IT- Software Development 
Experience: 7 + Years 
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree 
Location: LAGOS, NIGERIA 


ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
IPMC is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.
It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.


Role Summary/Purpose: 

The Software Team Manager demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role, you will utilize experience or expertise to solve technically challenging problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term digital transformation of the business.

Essential Responsibilities:
Lead team of software engineers primarily on one site to deliver the needs of defined project/product
Lead team of New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining engineers to execute and complete assignments
Manage a team of engineers including performance and technical development
Ensure project teams are resourced appropriately by maintaining appropriate engineer resource pool to be ready-to-serve project requirements
Ensure technical mentoring and leadership
Drive accountability and empowerment within the team
Establish and drive productivity metrics while improving solution quality to the customer
Create, communicate and drive a clear operating and prioritization rhythm for the team
Work as part of a global team supporting product line issues

Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science 
At least 7 years of software development or engineering experience)
Minimum 3 years of experience in software development or engineering role

Desired Characteristics:
Master of Science in Engineering
Cloud-based software development experience, SOA, Internet Technologies
Sound expertise in Java, JBOSS, XML
Sound expertise in C++, Borland C++
Exposure to Microsoft Technologies, .NET, DCOM, ATL, SQL Server
Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific reasoning to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market, and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding, and capability of the business
Problem analysis and resolution skills
Ability to work under moderate supervision