Assessment Systems Development Manager

Job title:

Assessment Systems Development Manager

Company

International Baccalaureate

Job description

Job Description:Assessment Systems Development ManagerJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeSalary: circa £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)Location: IB (International Baccalaureate®) Global Centre, CardiffHybrid working opportunity (working from the office at least one day per week)About the IBIf you’re looking to work for a global organisation with a meaningful mission, and with colleagues all over the world, then the International Baccalaureate® (IB) may have the ideal opportunity for you! The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5,800 schools across 162 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world. Apply now to join our global organisation where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.About the JobSituated within the IT applications management team in the Cardiff office, and reporting to the Head of Assessment Systems, the Development Manager leads assigned IT development business critical projects and maintenance/support activities for the Education Office. The immediate requirements are to provide IT development leadership for a large-scale high-profile new Assessment System which is currently in progress. The IT applications developed are used by stakeholders worldwide.The role holder is accountable for performance, planning and delivery of activities of the teams. It involves coordinating internal and external globally distributed IT teams in close interaction with internal stakeholders and applicable procedures and guidelines, to ensure optimal delivery of services that fulfil business needs.The role holder will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate support plans are in place, including Operations Management and Vendor Management, and will act as the main point of contact for the business stakeholders, IT teams and the vendors.Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the management of software development by managing, planning, co-ordinating and tracking all IT delivery of projects, change requests and work streams within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Management of software development teams (both internal and external), including line management and involvement of scrum ceremonies, to ensure quality software is delivered to time and budget.
• Co-coordinate with project managers, business stakeholders and IT support teams to ensure operational readiness for transitioning projects to business as usual. This may include retaining management of some support activities within an existing DevOps team.
• Provide quality assurance quality of deliverables, including documentation, automation, and processes ensuring future maintainability.
• Ensuring development from 3rd parties is delivered in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Input and influence best practices, release management, environment requirements and go live planning.
• Work closely with the Security lead, Test lead and Environments manager in a governance role.

About you

• Substantial experience working in a similar role, including line management with distributed teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Experience managing development teams from both a project and a support perspective.
• Experience in agile methodologies, preferably with scrum master certification
• Extensive understanding of software development and the SDLC
• Experience in managing globally distributed teams.
• Experience and understanding of software management tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to make informed decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good reporting skills
• Highly organized and a good multi-tasker
• In depth experience working with external service providers.

Desirable

• ITIL Foundation certified
• Contract management experience
• Understanding of budgets and finance.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• 25 Days annual leave, plus public holidays, with the choice to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Flexible working hours
• Paid volunteering leave
• Excellent continuous professional development
• 1.5 % Flexible benefits allowance
• Health and wellness schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on a range of products, including days out
• Cash back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site car parking*

*Please note that in September 2025 our Cardiff Office will relocate to Fusion Point One, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, CF10 5BF. The building is a 5-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station and a 10-minute walk to the city centre. Our new offices will have 60 parking spaces available which will be reservable online.Applications are being received until 21 April 2025We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants.

Expected salary

£60000 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:55:15 GMT

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