Head of Development

Job Description:

Head of Development - Hellenic Systems UK

Founded in 1988, Hellenic Systems Ltd specialises in providing cutting-edge solutions for the food and manufacturing industries. Today, we serve over 170 food factories across the UK and Europe, covering everything from primary processing to added-value operations.

As a UK-based manufacturer of specialised computer systems, one of our core strengths lies in our ability to deliver diverse application design solutions while also offering standardised packages. Our experience, combined with innovative development, ensures that our clients benefit from advanced technology built on enduring core values that remain crucial to success.

We take pride in our flexible approach to system solutions. While most of our systems are constructed from standard modules, we excel at tailoring solutions to fit our clients' specific needs. Over the years, our software offerings have grown to include a wide range of packaged modules that address most operational requirements. When our standard packages aren't a perfect fit, we collaborate closely with our clients to analyse, design, and develop customised solutions that meet their unique needs.

Hellenic Systems is looking for a Development Manager either hybrid working or based at the South Woodham Ferrers office. The Development Manager is responsible for managing our software developers to create high-quality products for the company to sell. They will report to the Business Unit Leader. It will be the Development Manager’s role to ensure that the software team is producing the required software as well as putting together a future road map for Hellenic to work towards and achieve.

The Company promotes a cohesive working environment, where all employees should be prepared to help and assist with the work of teams other than their own, to ensure the best and most efficient service is provided to our customers. This culture enables opportunities for learning and development which should be embraced.

Flexibility will be required to work additional and varied hours when needed, and to stay away from home on occasion, with prior notice provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Making sure that Hellenic is using up-to-date tools and versions where possible. Concentrating on legacy software and pinch points within our teams.
• Responsible for Reviewing, Adapting and Introducing modern R&D best practises and processes
• Develop and keep track of a software road map for Hellenic to work towards that has been approved by the Senior Management Team.
• Present new software products that could be developed and sold by the company.
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
• Provide reporting on the software department, projects and velocity of capacity and productivity to help the department and business grow.

Team:

• Distribute workload for each software developer through the JIRA system (potential to move to another platform)
• Work with each developer to make sure they have the skills required to complete their tasks.
• Participate in regular team meetings, stand-ups and 1-2-1s.
• Perform any other duties related to the managing the software team on a day-to-day basis e.g. approving annual, performance reviews etc.

Clients:

• Keep track of developer deadlines for given projects where a due date has been communicated to the client. This due date would be passed to the clients by either the Development Manager or Sales team member who has sold the product.
• Where needed, join the sales team on sales calls with large clients to provide technical detail around the software packages being sold.
• Join weekly, monthly or quarterly catch-up calls with major clients to provide due dates and updates on ongoing projects and orders.

Job Goals / Metrics

• Generate a Development Ratio of a minimum of 1.0
• Engage with top 5 clients at least once per year working alongside the Account Management team.
• Monitor each activity/process within area of responsibility – identify actions to make more efficient, effective and reduce cost. Implement those actions.

Job Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Good understanding of technology used within Hellenic.
• Degree in Computer Science.
• Evidence of organizing team members work loads and schedules.

 Personal Characteristics

• Problem solving skills
• High degree of self-motivation.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• Honesty & integrity.
• Good adaptability to keep up with clients needs.
• Well organized.
• Professionalism & persistence with ability to overcome obstacles and setbacks.
• Willingness to learn.

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More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals.  Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa.  Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.

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