IT Delivery Manager

Unum; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US, is seeking a dynamic IT Delivery Manager to lead an agile team in Carlow. The role requires a robust understanding of the software development lifecycle and adept stakeholder management. You'll be responsible for project planning and executing high-quality solutions in a collaborative environment, while also fostering a culture of continuous improvement among your team members. Join us for exceptional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid health insurance

Pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Maternity/Paternity/Adoptive leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a software development background.
• 2+ years of people management experience, preferably in an agile environment.
• Working knowledge of relational databases and web services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an agile delivery team focused on enterprise integration.
• Own project planning, delivery, and execution.
• Collaborate with Product Management and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MuleSoft

Job description

Our Story
Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.

We are on the lookout for a dynamic IT Delivery Manager to manage a team consisting of talented IT professionals. If you have a strong background in software delivery as an experienced senior/lead within development, project management, business analysis and or test engineering with a passion for people management, we want to hear from you!
The ideal candidate will be proficient in Agile methodologies, possess a robust understanding of the software development lifecycle, and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills. You should excel in stakeholder management, be a proactive problem solver and be adept at removing obstacles that impact team performance.

The Role:

• Lead and manage an agile delivery team focused on enterprise integration, ECRM platforms, and MuleSoft-based solutions.
• Foster a ‘can-do’ culture to drive team effectiveness.
• Own project planning, delivery, and execution with high quality and transparency.
• Provide scrum leadership for the team.
• Act as a leader, mentor, and facilitator, managing recruitment and career development.
• Oversee all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Senior stakeholders to ensure alignment on business requirements.
• Implement and manage practices to streamline development and deployment processes.

What you offer:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in a software development background.
• 2+ years of people management experience, preferably in an agile environment.
• Advocate of best practices with a passion for technology.
• Working knowledge of relational databases, web services, and software testing.
• Experience in delivering multi-platform projects (e.g., Mobile, Web, and backend).

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What We Offer
Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.

Company:

Unum