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Job description
We are currently recruiting for an M Systems Development Manager on an exclusive basis with the University of Glasgow. The position will be based at their offices at Tay House in Glasgow City Centre.
This is a new role to manage small M Development team consisting of junior to more senior team members. Although beneficial, the suitable candidate does not need to be a complete developer, but will have experience of managing developers.
Other duties include;
Essential Skills/Experience Required;
Detailed knowledge of software development practices, lifecycles and methodologies.
Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies: PRINCE2, Agile.
Working knowledge of business process analysis methodologies, e.g. Lean.
Working knowledge of service management best practice methodologies, e.g. ITIL.
Excellent knowledge of business and planning tools, e.g. MS Project, MS Visio, Jira.
Knowledge of Microsoft technologies: M, SharePoint, Power Platform.
Management of complex projects across the full lifecycle with a successful track record of delivery
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams
Stakeholder and relationship management skills, including the ability to manage customer expectations and organisational change
Ability to acquire technical knowledge rapidly and communicate with technical staff
Ability to explain technology solutions to a non-technical audience
Substantial experience managing corporate systems support and development, to include the following: design, development, rollout and maintenance of organisation-wide business systems; working with stakeholders to identify development requirements and deliver solutions; analysing business processes and delivering improvement; managing software development teams; managing stakeholder and user engagement; managing product support of live systems.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.