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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Research & Development Manager/Technical Director |
| Position Code: | 560 | | Career Level: | 7 |
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Responsible for
Managing leading edge technology projects in applications software design, development and quality control. |
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Reports To
General Manager. |
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Supervises
Project Managers, Project Leaders, Systems Consultants. |
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Main Activities
Developing the technical capability and expertise of the company and its employees by ensuring the transfer of relevant technology throughout the company.
Allocating development resources and controlling projects and overall budgets.
Recruiting, training and developing staff.
Maintaining a high level of knowledge in emerging technologies and their relevant applications in the industry.
Controlling system design and project planning activities relating to large or multiple software system developments.
Providing an input to IS strategies and policies.
Achieving revenue and profit objectives by managing high technology Research & Development projects.
Managing projects to ensure that the company's contractual commitments are met.
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Key Skills
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Motivational and people management skills.
Technical skills at an expert level.
Ability to manage large projects.
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Internal Contacts
Senior Management, Marketing Manager, Human Resources Manager, Financial Management. |
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External Contacts
Customers, Technology Associations, Consultants, Suppliers, Software Specialists. |
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Typical Experience
At least 12 years experience with a minimum of 10 years in software development project management. Tertiary qualifications to at least Masters level. |
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Other Comments
This position is seen as the highest company authority on technological issues and makes recommendations for future direction in this area. |
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