Software Manager - Manchester, United Kingdom - The Pilot Group

The Pilot Group

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Software Manager

Energy Management Solutions Division

Our Energy Management System is a proven technology, reducing the gas consumption of our customers by an average of 43%.

This year will see us continue to enhance and develop our product offering by providing our customers with new and enhanced productsand services that will allow them to become more energy efficient and ultimately begin a meaningful journey towards reaching net zero.

Energy Efficiency and the transition to net zero has never been more important, for our society and for individual customers looking to minimise their energy spend.

This puts Pilot Group at the forefront of a key societal changes where we believe we cantruly make a difference for the better.

If you are passionate about making a difference to our environment, and have a skill set that encompass much of the below, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description - Software Manager

What you will be doing

You will be the lead for all things technical in the EMS division, ensuring that the right technical solutions are delivered for the long-term success of our product offering.

This will include management of a technical team, chairing daily stand ups andtechnical sprints, allocating and managing customer issues for resolution and delivering new technical changes and releases.

It will require a balance between managing the team and hands on technical delivery yourself.

Role responsibilities

To ensure all technical customer issues and effectively resolved
Own and deliver technical strategy in line with roadmap
Ensure products are tested and meet specification to achieve optimal performance
Lead and implement problem solving to embed a culture of continuous improvement
To ensure product technical functionality is fully documented and understood
Provide direction to the Engineers on standards, systems, and processes
Nurture and develop the technical team to enhance their skillset
Advise and engage with internal stakeholders, such for best practices, approaches, decisions, and general compliance
Identify opportunities for product enhancements

What we are looking for
- ? Passion for energy savings and societal transition to net zero
- ? A clear communicator who can cut through technical jargon
- ? Demonstratable management experience
- ? An agile approach to delivery
- ? Technically minded, Quality focussed, and Deadline driven
- ? Professional approach to work with ability to multitask
- ? Organised, reliable and self-motivated
- ? Basic understanding of the energy market and HVAC appliances
- ? Knowledge of electronics, component assembly and electrical installations
- ? Knowledge of programme, digital communication protocols and system architecture
- ? Knowledge of heating and control systems

Expected Skills

Staff Management including team organisation, coordination and training
Collaboration, stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills
Leadership skills including decision making, delegation and taking ownership
Understanding, writing, and delivering user stories and product backlogs

Desirable Skills

Agile
JavaScript
SQL
HTML
MongoDB
Cloud
Linux
API
Python

What's in it for you
- ? Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
- ? Holidays: 25 per year with option to purchase up to 3 more
- ? Hybrid working approach
- ? An ambitious company looking to grow and develop
- ? A company dedicated to improving our world through environmental sustainability
- ? A fun, social and collaborative team
- ? Facilitation of a learning and development environment

Further details

Type: This is a permanent role
Location: Hybrid role with some Manchester Office travel required