Software Technical Lead

The Project Development Manager (Software Technical Lead) is responsible for leading software development projects from initial business requirements through implementation and post-production support. This role oversees project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. Project Planning (30%) Gather and analyze business requirements and help develop business cases, project scopes, and high-level effort estimates. Create and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines, risk assessments, issue logs, and status reports. Drive release planning and ensure adherence to established project management methodologies. Manage project portfolios and prioritize initiatives based on business needs and resource availability. Project Execution & Team Leadership (50%) Lead multiple software development projects simultaneously, balancing resources, budgets, timelines, and quality expectations. Manage cross-functional teams responsible for the design, development, integration, deployment, and support of software applications. Proactively identify, track, escalate, and mitigate project risks and issues. Provide ongoing application and operational support, including troubleshooting and coordination with internal stakeholders to resolve system issues. Remain technically engaged by contributing to development efforts and spending approximately 10-15% of time coding. Supervise, mentor, and develop technical team members through coaching, performance management, hiring, and regular one-on-one meetings. Champion Agile software development practices and ensure teams follow established Agile methodologies. Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and stakeholders. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure project deliverables align with business objectives. Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and project delivery methodologies. Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated success leading technical teams and delivering complex software projects. Experience with business analysis techniques, tools, and requirements gathering. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field preferred. ~7+ years of software development experience. ~2+ years of experience leading software development teams or managing technical projects. ~ Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms. Knowledge of Java-based, multi-tier application architectures. Familiarity with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments. Experience working with distributed or offshore development teams. PMP and/or Agile certifications (PMI, Scrum Alliance, etc.).