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software manager

Software managers oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in order to provide support to all organisational units.

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Description

Software managers oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in order to provide support to all organisational units. They also monitor the results and quality of the different software solutions and projects implemented in the organisation.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

ICT project management methodologies software metrics organisational policies ICT project management digital systems data storage systems development life-cycle quality assurance methodologies unified modelling language

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

ICT system user requirements trading software Process-based management Agile project management Android (mobile operating systems)mobile operating systems BlackBerry iOS lean project management

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage business knowledge apply system organisational policies use an application-specific interface evaluate cost of software products use ICT ticketing system execute analytical mathematical calculations analyse software specifications apply ICT system usage policies manage ICT project manage data monitor technology trends ensure adherence to organisational ICT standards create software design define technology strategy

OPTIONALOptional competences

interact with users to gather requirements use different communication channels manage tender processes coach employees apply conflict management manage software localisation manage staff analyse ICT technical proposals train employees negotiate buying conditions provide user documentation give live presentation manage schedule of tasks use methodologies for user-centered design identify ICT user needs monitor ICT research

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)