Description
Software managers oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in order to provide support to all organisational units. They also monitor the results and quality of the different software solutions and projects implemented in the organisation.
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Theoretical Knowledge
data storagesystems development life-cycledigital systemsICT project managementICT project management methodologiessoftware metricsorganisational policiesunified modelling languagequality assurance methodologiestrading softwareiOSlean project managementICT system user requirementsmobile operating systemsBlackBerryAndroid (mobile operating systems)Process-based managementAgile project management
Practical Skills
manage ICT projectapply system organisational policiescreate software designevaluate cost of software productsmonitor technology trendsapply ICT system usage policiesanalyse software specificationsuse ICT ticketing systemmanage dataexecute analytical mathematical calculationsensure adherence to organisational ICT standardsmanage business knowledgedefine technology strategyuse an application-specific interfacemanage tender processestrain employeesmanage software localisationmanage schedule of tasksmanage staffcoach employeesanalyse ICT technical proposalsprovide user documentationapply conflict managementmonitor ICT researchnegotiate buying conditionsinteract with users to gather requirementsidentify ICT user needsgive live presentationuse different communication channelsuse methodologies for user-centered design