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# Software Development Manager

- **Company:** Michael Page
- **Location:** Adwick le Street, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £81,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Software Systems
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/software-development-manager/57458325

## About the Role

* Proven experience leading and developing teams
 * 3-5 years' management experience
 * Strong understanding of software delivery, workflow management, prioritisation and managing competing demands based on risk, impact and urgency
 * Experience managing budgets, costs, resources and supplier relationships within an IT environment
 * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and build trusted relationships across the business.
 * The ability to manage challenging situations, negotiate effectively and resolve conflicts.
 * Experience developing talent, identifying skills gaps and supporting recruitment, succession planning and team capability.
 * Ideally come from a Software Development background and progressed into management

## Description

Our client is a UK Retailer and they are looking to hire a Software Development Manager to look after their internal team of 10 developers. This is a hybrid role with 3 days on site in Doncaster - although initially you would want to spend more time on site to get to know your team and the wider business., * Lead the application development team to deliver high-quality software solutions.

 * Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of application development projects.
 * Improve ways of working.
 * Contribute to the teams AI journey.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure applications meet business requirements.
 * Manage the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, and maintenance.
 * Ensure that development practices follow industry standards and best practices.
 * Identify and resolve technical challenges to maintain operational efficiency.
 * Support the integration of new technologies and systems into the existing framework.
 * Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to enhance their skills and performance.