Senior Manager, Software Development

The Senior Manager Software Development will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end execution of software development projects, ensuring solutions are strategically prioritized, effectively engineered, rigorously tested, and seamlessly deployed. While this role does not lead in defining technical solutions, it plays a crucial role in driving execution, ensuring accountability, and optimizing delivery processes. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and strong project leader, capable of bridging technology and operations to accelerate RTV’s digital transformation. 

Strategic Software Execution & Delivery 

• Drive the end-to-end execution of software development initiatives, ensuring solutions are aligned with RTV’s mission and operational needs. 
• Establish a structured project execution framework, defining clear milestones, success metrics, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective software delivery. 
• Ensure software projects are prioritized based on impact, scalability, and efficiency, working closely with leadership and key stakeholders.
• Monitor and optimize development lifecycles, balancing speed, quality, and cost efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

Cross-Functional Alignment & Stakeholder Management 

• Act as the strategic liaison between technology teams, Venn, program teams, and external partners, ensuring software solutions are user-centric, scalable, and aligned with organizational priorities. 
• Facilitate solution-seeking discussions, ensuring proposed solutions are actionable, well-structured, and backed by clear execution plans. 
• Oversee vendor partnerships and external technology collaborations, ensuring RTV leverages the right expertise, tools, and solutions for long-term success. 

Quality Assurance, Testing & Compliance 

• Implement a rigorous testing and validation framework to ensure solutions meet operational, security, and compliance standards before deployment. 
• Establish a proactive risk assessment approach, identifying and resolving potential barriers to project success in advance. 
• Ensure all technology solutions align with data security, ethical technology use, and regulatory compliance requirements. 

Optimization, Scalability & Cost Efficiency 

• Develop and drive cost-effective software implementation strategies, ensuring RTV maximizes impact while minimizing resource expenditure. 
• Leverage data-driven insights to optimize technology adoption, system performance, and user engagement across different software applications. 
• Identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability across RTV’s technology ecosystem. 

Experience & Skills: 

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of managing and delivering complex, high-impact projects in fast-paced environments, including 3-5 years in a senior leadership or management role, responsible for driving the strategy and execution of software initiatives in alignment with organizational goals. 
• Expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), full-stack development, and DevOps.
• Strong background in software architecture, security, and performance optimization.
• Proven expertise in agile project management, software testing, and deployment strategies. 
• Strong ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives and drive strategic execution. 
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on optimizing software implementation processes. 

Education and Professional Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. Master’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Software Engineering, Business Administration, or Technology Management) is preferred and considered an asset
• Relevant certifications in Software Engineering, Agile Project Management, or DevOps (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, PMP, Certified ScrumMaster, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
• Certifications in Business Development or Leadership (e.g., Strategic Leadership, ITIL) are advantageous for a broader strategic role. 

Qualities: 

• Leadership: Capable of setting a clear vision for software development that aligns with organizational growth and social impact. 
• Resilience and adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities with poise and effectiveness. 
• Commitment to mission: A passion for using technology to drive social impact, particularly in addressing ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.