Application Development Team Lead Information Services (IS)

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1 Applicatin Develpment Team Lead Infrmatin Services (IS) Reprting t: Head f Applicatin Develpment Salary: 37,394-45,954 per annum (pr rata) depending n skills and experience. Salary prgressin beynd this scale is subject t perfrmance Jb Family and level: 5 Cntract Status: Permanent Hurs f Wrk: Full time Lcatin: Kings Meadw Campus Yu are a technical IT leader with a track recrd f managing multiple streams f sftware develpments t high quality and expected standards. Yu will lead and inspire team f develpers and establish a culture f success in which individuals and teams are encuraged t be creative, innvative and agile. Yu are deliveryfcused and will take a hands-n apprach in prmting and deplying industry best practices t help secure success as we respnd t the cnstantly evlving IT landscape. The University The University f Nttingham (UN) is ranked in the UK s tp 10 and the wrld s tp 75 universities by the Shanghai Jia Tng (SJTU) and the QS Wrld University Rankings, placing it in the tp 1% f all universities wrldwide. UN has award-winning campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia and is cmmitted t prviding a truly inspiring and internatinal educatin. Described by The Sunday Times University Guide 2011 as the embdiment f the mdern internatinal university the University f Nttingham is uniquely enterprising and renwned fr its prductin f wrld-leading research. Infrmatin Services Many f ur services are typical f any business and ffer similar challenges: Managed desktps and laptps, data strage, , printing, web cntent management fr the internet and intranet, data and vice netwrking, multimedia design and prductin, and the majr applicatins underpinning finance, HR/payrll, marketing, facilities management, cnferencing and a range f cmmercial enterprises, including incubatr premises fr new business ventures. Other challenges are specific t higher educatin and t ur University in particular. Nttingham has huge ambitin t transfrm the experience it prvides t students t place them at the heart f its glbal, digital cmmunity. This will invlve fundamental change t the business prcesses which underpin the student jurney thrugh the institutin, majr rganisatinal change acrss prfessinal services teams, and the implementatin f a cmprehensive, integrated suite f supprting IT systems. We in Infrmatin Services will play a pivtal rle in this exciting and challenging change prgramme knwn as Transfrm.

2 We als run specialist systems t underpin the life cycle f each research prject as it mves frm grant applicatin thrugh t publicatin and disseminatin. Our researchers need infrmatin t help them target the next exciting and lucrative research pprtunity. They need t be able t demnstrate the impact their research is having in the wrld. As ur missin says, by bld innvatin and excellence in all that we d, we make bth knwledge and discveries matter. This depends n getting the right infrmatin t the right peple within ur cmmunity. Here, the creatin, sharing, analysis and disseminatin f infrmatin are defining activities. It s what we exist t d. Bth students and researchers are demanding, innvative users f technlgy and we aim t prvide them an infrmatin envirnment in which they can be bundlessly creative and highly prductive. We have campuses in Nttingham, China and Malaysia, and aim t supprt mbility, ease f cmmunicatin and team wrk acrss this hugely diverse and gegraphically spread cmmunity. In respnse t these specific challenges, we prvide particular and differentiating services. These include a Virtual Learning Envirnment and ther innvative technlgies fr learning, High Perfrmance Cmputing services and a large range f specialist sftware. Our researchers prduce vast amunts f data and need tls t manage, mine and generate infrmatin frm it. Many f them cllabrate with industrial partners and researchers in ther institutins acrss disciplinary and rganisatinal bundaries. Our students have grwn up with internet technlgies and expect t be cnstantly cnnected using their mbile devices. A technlgyrich experience is what they expect frm University life. We prvide equipment in teaching rms, PC suites, language labratries, wireless everywhere, and internet services in the halls f residence. Our glbal nature als means that vide cnferencing is particularly imprtant. Cntext Fllwing the appintment f a new CIO, Infrmatin Services is underging a significant restructure and reinvigratin. The aim is t build an rganisatin which is systemically capable f being the reliable, trusted, innvative and agile IT partner that the University needs t deliver its ambitius 2020 Strategy acrss the UK, China and Malaysia campuses Fllwing the appintment f the Directr Glbal IT Prgrammes and Slutins the next step is t appint the senir managers wh will prvide supprt. The teams led by the Directr Glbal IT Prgrammes and Slutins are; Head f Applicatin Develpment acts as the technical design authrity fr the prtfli f applicatins and sftware which underpin and prvide data fr the University s business prcesses; leads a team f deep technical experts and sftware develpers in this area. Head f Prtfli Delivery accuntable fr delivery f the glbal prject prtfli; acts as the centre f excellence fr prtfli and prject management; leads a team f prfessinal prject and prgramme managers. Head f Infrastructure Slutins acts as the technical design authrity fr the data centres, the netwrk, strage and servers including High Perfrmance Cmputing; leads a team f deep technical experts in this area. Head f User Experience acts as the technical design authrity fr the systems and technlgies which prvide a wrkplace in which users can cmmunicate and cllabrate effectively, and the devices (laptps, desktps, smart phnes, tablets, printers etc.) which enable users t access IT services and data; leads a team f deep technical experts in this area. Head f Testing - wns and maintains the Glbal IS Testing strategies, plicies and prcesses, ensuring they remain fit fr purpse t supprt the University/IS strategies. University f Nttingham 2 03 March 2015

3 Yur Rle The Team Lead, Applicatin Develpment is a leadership rle that manages ne f tw teams f develpment team staff t ensure that the prtfli f applicatins and sftware which underpin and prvide data fr the University s business prcesses are delivered successfully and t meet the high expectatins f the University f Nttingham. The fundamental purpse f this rle is t lead and inspire the teams that will be respnsible fr delivery and maintenance f authrised prjects frm the glbal prtfli f new applicatins and sftware which supprts the University s business prcesses. The University recgnises that digitalisatin is ging t fundamentally impact the way it maintains its identity and fulfils its purpse. It has ambitius plans in every area and expects IT t be at the heart f its glbal, digitally cnnected cmmunity. Yu will supprt the Head f Applicatin Develpment t make this visin pssible. Yu will help t establish a culture and ensure that agreed prfessinal practices that underpin successful prject delivery are fllwed. Yu will create an envirnment in which individuals and teams are encuraged t be creative, innvative and agile in respnding t new pprtunities and the changing IT landscape. Yu will wrk with the Head f Applicatin Develpment t ensure that resurces are invested cntinuusly in the develpment prjects which are best aligned t University pririties and that slutins are delivered t the right quality standards within a cherent architecture. Yu will be respnsible fr the c-rdinatin f multiple streams f sftware develpment. This rle is a technical leader, prmting, defining, custmising and deplying best practices, including Agile. Yu will be supprted by the fllwing rles and will lead a team f 8 staff in ttal: Senir Develper, Applicatin Develpment acts as the technical design authrity fr the prtfli f applicatins and sftware, a deep technical expert and sftware develper. This rle drives the technical design and apprach fr all prjects within the team. The Senir Develper, Applicatin Develpment is a keen advcate f Agile practices Develper, Applicatin Develpment wrks in a small team cperating with UI develpers and designers, this rle will wrk with the Senir Develper, Applicatin Develpment in supprting the technical design and apprach fr any given prject, they are a keen advcate f Agile practices Junir Develper, Applicatin Develpment wrking in a small team this rle is respnsible fr the supprting the technical design and apprach as defined by the Team Lead and Senir Develper fr the University f Nttingham s prject prtfli Principle Accuntabilities: Overview 1. Supprt the Head f Applicatin Develpment in delivering the applicatin develpment strategy and sftware delivery within the Prgrammes and Slutins team. Mdel leadership behaviurs in line with the principles and philsphy agreed by the Head f Applicatin Develpment: Ensure that the teams have clarity f purpse, understand the wider strategy and cntext in which they wrk, why their cntributin is imprtant and are fcussed n results University f Nttingham 3 03 March 2015

4 Ensure they have the knwhw, resurces, envirnment and supprt necessary t achieve results in an effective manner Use evidence based appraches t drive cntinuus imprvement Fster excellent team wrk remving cnstraints and enhancing effective wrking acrss bundaries within IS and with ther parts f the University Prvide cnstructive feedback and encurage reflective thinking Applicatin Develpment 2. Lead multiple teams in the crdinatin f streams f sftware develpment: Assume the rle f technical leader, prmting and deplying best practices t ensure that the applicatins and services that enhance business peratins, student and academic experience, are delivered t expected University standards Determine pririties and allcatin relevant resurces t meet agreed planned bjectives and requirements Delegatin f wrk activities and respnsibilities Mnitring perfrmance and taking apprpriate crrective actin t ensure perfrmance standards are cnsistently met 3. Supprt the Head f Applicatin Develpment in delivering the prcesses by which the Applicatin Develpment team ensures that slutins are designed t fit within a cherent technical architecture and are fit fr purpse. As part f this, take accuntability fr: Utilising a sftware develpment methdlgy Ensuring that each prject resurce is effectively managed, using the right technlgies Cntributing t the develpment f the Develpment Team plicies and prcedures Ensuring that prcesses and plicies that are in place are adhered t s that develpment prjects fllw the crrect; Versin Cntrl Quality Management Develpment Standards Ensure that there is the right test and develpment envirnment available General 4. Assist Prject Prtfli Delivery Team with updating the IS develpment prjects and assciated staffing allcated 5. Own certain strategic supplier relatinships, particularly thse with majr vendrs f business applicatins 6. Develp wn skills and prfessinal capability in line with the needs f the service Line Management 7. Respnsible fr shaping the directin f the service: Supprting the Head f Applicatin Develpment in the University s Activity/ Perfrmance Review scheme by helping t crdinate the perfrmance reviews fr all staff, and ensuring the develpment f individual and team training plans Staff welfare mnitring Ensure effective cmmunicatin with staff at all levels University f Nttingham 4 03 March 2015

5 Knwledge, Skills, Qualificatins & Experience Essential Desirable Qualificatins/ Educatin OR Educated t degree level r equivalent prfessinal qualificatin in a relevant subject r relevant experience Prven track recrd f substantive, extensive wrk experience in a relevant technical, experimental, scientific r management / supervisry rle Qualificatin in Leadership and Management Qualified in PRINCE2 prject management Experience f IT service management disciplines based n ITIL r similar, ideally with a qualificatin in this area Skills/Training Prven technical specialist with extensive backgrund in full-stack develpment, SOA architectures, API and prtcl design, netwrking, internet tplgy, virtualisatin Prven ability t lead and develp staff, and create high perfrming teams Prven ability t understand and interpret Business and Administrative prcesses Experience in interpretatin and implementatin f wrk related regulatins and prcedures and an understanding f n-cmpliance n ther staff members Technical experience f database technlgies Ability t cmmunicate clearly t nn-specialist and senir level audiences. Exceptinal ability t cmmunicate and explain cmplex issues in clear, cncise, persuasive language bth verbally and in writing Exceptinal ability t influence thers Empathetic and with strng interpersnal skills Highly adaptable and flexible. Able t adjust quickly t new situatins and changing pririties Excellent ability t lead thers thrugh cmplex prblem slving challenges Gd understanding f bject rientated develpment practices University f Nttingham 5 03 March 2015

6 Gd knwledge and a clear understanding f the Sftware Develpment Lifecycle Ability t identify new pprtunities, prvide creative slutins and prmte change Experience Leadership experience in a cmplex rganisatin Experience f Patterns-based develpment Track recrd f implementing sftware develpment prcesses within a cmplex rganisatin Familiar with the HE cntext and envirnment Experience with teams delivering sftware every day t high-scale, always-n, prductin envirnments Experience f real-wrld Agile develpment University f Nttingham 6 03 March 2015