Software Delivery Manager, Satalia
+ Annual Bonus
Enterprise AI systems
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Enterprise AI systems
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Annual Bonus
21-100 employees
Company mission
To use artificial intelligence to solve exponentially hard efficiency problems.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and a proven track record in software development and delivery
- A passion for AI, technology and people
- Proven experience (5+ years) as a Software Delivery Manager, Project Manager, or similar role in a software development environment
- Excellent understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and SDLC methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or other relevant project management certifications are an advantage
- Solid technical background with experience in software development, coding, or architecture is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of software projects within our Logistics and Supply Chain business
- As a Software Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the end-to-end delivery of software projects for our largest clients, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards
- You will work with product and technical leadership to lead cross functional and inclusive engineering teams that value collaboration and learning in a company growing rapidly and taking on new challenges
- You will help to ensure that impediments are squashed, delivery is planned, quality is being maintained, stakeholders are informed, and engineering teams have what they need to deliver
- Whilst you will be handling the day-to-day running of delivery projects in software development, we encourage all colleagues to be on the lookout for improvements, whether that be for a client or within Satalia, and to be a force for positive change
- Autonomy and empowerment in decision making are key tenets to help drive that change, and we look for candidates who can independently drive our teams forwards
- Support product leadership in delivering roadmaps, and communicating progress to stakeholders, including clients
- Collaborate with engineering and product managers to eliminate blockages and ensure all projects are running efficiently
- Help cross-functional squads ideate, plan, manage dependencies, and communicate effectively
- Facilitate a collaborative, dynamic planning process - balancing the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the team
- Encourage Lean and Agile thinking, making the most of the great teams we have, while encouraging them to set goals, embrace change and measure performance, and self-organise
- Hold teams accountable in following their agreed team norms and delivering on their commitments
- Manage the backlog, team work plan & dependencies (inc. client management, resource planning, dependency management)
- Manage the development team (e.g. ceremonies, velocity, quality, across all roles)
- Ensure that we’re prepared for large feature releases; work has been thoroughly tested, relevant business functions have been informed and trained
- Manage implementation into environments (e.g. deployment process, implementation steps and planning, client comms, etc)
- Support cross functional teams in identifying risks and be proactive in encouraging everyone to mitigate them
- Identify coaching and facilitation needs across a number of product and engineering teams as they take ideas from discovery to production
- Foster a culture of inclusivity, belonging, and psychological safety that drives continuous feedback and improvement for both teams and individuals
- Challenge product, design, and engineering to create high performing teams that build quality products, and deliver customer value in a fast paced environment
- Strive to identify and improve our distributed team’s working practices
- Be an advocate for outcome led delivery; ensuring that teams remain goal oriented
- Drive the process, refinement and improvements of our use of tooling to plan, measure, and communicate what teams are working on
Application process
- We aim to respond to all applications within 2 weeks. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks this means your application has been unsuccessful
- Preferred start date: ASAP
Our take
Satalia specialises in developing advanced AI solutions to enhance operational efficiencies within enterprises such as Tesco and PwC. Among its offerings are products like SAtalia delivery, designed to optimise vehicle fleet routes and schedules, and Satalia Workforce, which streamlines personnel allocation and automation. The company also provides customers with AI solutions and consulting services.
The versatility of Satalia's technology extends to a wide range of applications, including personnel scheduling, vehicle routing, infrastructure planning, warehouse optimisation, and inventory allocation. With a team of over 80 professionals, the company operates from offices in London Vienna, and Kaunas, Lithuania.
In a strategic move, Satalia has been acquired by WPP, a communication, experience, commerce, and technology-focused advertising agency. This acquisition aligns with WPP's commitment to leveraging technological advancements to fuel growth and reinforce its industry leadership in an era where technology is reshaping lifestyles and work paradigms.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
25% female employees
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Oct 2020
$0.3m
GRANT
Total funding: $0.3m
Company benefits
- Development opportunities
- Annual bonus
- Health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension
- Remote working
- Flexible working hours
- 27 days of holiday plus Bank Holiday
Company HQ
London, UK
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Leadership
Daniel Hulme
(CEO)Previously Advisor at CognitionX, Noia Network, UAE National AI Strategy, The CH Foundation and City AI.
People progressing
Joined as Alpha programme Intern, promoted to R&D in Optimisation after 4 months.
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