The Manager, Software Development reports to the Director, Core Insurance responsible for the day-to-day management of the Development teams for the Design product as well cloud operational resources for the cloud support. He or she is involved in various projects and focuses on developing the team members skills through coaching and continuous learning.
Below, is a brief description of the expected product the candidate will be working on:
Equisoft / Design is a powerful configuration and release management tool built for cost-effective implementations. Our tool helps carriers to accelerate product development, speed-to-market, reduce configuration errors, improves quality through debugging and functional testing capabilities. Our release management capabilities provide insurance companies with a platform for managing the release process, including version control, testing and deployment.
Your Day with Equisoft
Team Management
Define clear expectations and objectives with the team members; provide appropriate learning tools and activities to attain objectives
Help translating division and product objectives into individual team members objectives
Build trust and camaraderie between team members, influence valuable changes and positive outcomes
Consult frequently with team members and have regular touchpoint with each member of the team to discuss progress on goals, engagement, professional development and more
Establish an open discussion for decision-making, foster new ideas coming from team members, encourage and support independent thinking
Cultivate a unique identity for the team; Build a unified department
Recognize and acknowledge the skills of key team members and utilize their strengths to the benefit of the team
Mediate disagreements between members. Set a behavioral code if necessary
Evaluate results and provide feedback in a timely fashion
Share the teams challenges and successes with the director
Manage your team budget, overall allocations, resource distribution based on seniority level, skillset, etc.
Support the other directors and AVP in various key initiatives at the team, or division level
Recruiting and Integration
Actively participate in the selection and interview process, as prescribed by Equisofts best practices.
Provide hiring recommendations.
Participate in the onboarding plan and ensure that new employees receive the necessary support and training to meet the position requirements.
Accompany new employees after the probation period.
Skills Development and Training
Identify the weaknesses and suggest areas of improvement in the team
Motivate team members, ensure their good performance and actively contribute to the attainment of the goals and deliverables of the team
Deliver or participate in training sessions to help with the integration of new knowledge and the development of the teams expertise
Ensure the companys policies, as well as the standards and best practices are respected