Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager required for a manufacturer of life saving electronic solutions products. Part of a global group, this company offers rewarding careers, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow in a supportive, energetic workplace. Hybrid working options (6 out of 10 days in the Rochester office). Benefits include - Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Eye care, Employee assistance programme, cycle2work scheme. We are seeking a Software Development Manager with strong people management, process leadership, and delivery governance skills. In this role, you will: Lead and develop the software team through a period of process evolution. Maintain our proven Waterfall framework while incorporating Agile-inspired practices for improved planning, reporting, and visibility. Drive process improvements and maximise our use of Atlassian tools for work breakdown structures, progress tracking, and actionable reporting. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to enhance build, integration, testing, and deployment workflows ensuring faster delivery of high-quality, compliant software. Collaborate closely with the Project Management Office and other RandD managers to integrate software development into the wider product delivery process. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and open communication. Who you ll report to: Director of Research and Development Responsibilities Project and Delivery Management Plan and prioritise software projects in ..... full job details .....