Technical Software Team leader

As a technical software team leader you are expected to be proactive, detail oriented and able to multitask to carryout the responsibilities below:

• Must ensure teams follow the correct procedures, policies and documentation requirements across project phases.
• Able to guide the team through the development, testing and implementation stages and review the completed work effectively.
• Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development and systems integration.
• Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning and manage software and hardware availability.
• Must provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical mentor to team members
• Ensure standard operating procedures and project guidelines are in place.
• Task allocation and performance evaluation of team members.
• Project scheduling and resource management.
• Planning, budgeting and reporting on projects.
• Make presentations on project status, present monthly and annual reports to senior management.
• Meet with client teams and gather requirements, conduct regular team meetings and track project progress.
• Interview candidates and hire resources
• Conduct performance reviews of team members and identify areas of improvement, give feedback and recommend for promotions or salary increments.
• Estimate project budgets, coordinate with finance department for funds and plan for purchasing of equipment and hardware in a cost-effective way.
• Provide an efficient working atmosphere to project teams and ensure objectives are met within stipulated time.