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4-5 years of experience in both management of software projects and functional management of software development teams

A background combining post-graduate education, hands-on design or development experience, and project management including experience in managing the business aspects of software projects, and demonstrated leadership and coaching skills

High attention to detail in all aspects of project planning, management and oversight Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and credibly.

Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint Experience of software version control systems and bug trackers, e.g. Subversion, Trac.

* Plan, lead and manage multiple small to medium size software engineering projects and software development, and testing teams.

* Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

* Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

* Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

* Track project milestones and deliverables Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

* Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

* Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

* Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

* Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

* Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.

* Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitment if necessary during project cycle