Solutions Development Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Solutions Development Manager with a passion for driving innovation, leading high-performing teams, and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions? This is an exciting opportunity to lead digital transformation initiatives and shape the future of technology delivery within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

POSITION INFO:
Join a technology-driven organisation where you will be responsible for leading the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of secure, scalable, and innovative IT solutions. This role plays a critical part in aligning technology capabilities with business strategy while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions that enhance operational performance and business value. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive modern development practices, and champion innovation across the solutions delivery landscape. This opportunity is ideal for a strategic technology leader who enjoys balancing technical excellence, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership while contributing to large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end design, development, testing, deployment, and support of enterprise technology solutions Drive innovation through the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, development practices, and automation opportunities Collaborate with architects, developers, business analysts, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity specialists, and vendors to deliver integrated solutions Champion Agile, DevOps, and continuous improvement practices to improve delivery velocity and solution quality Build, mentor, and lead high-performing development teams while fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation Manage technology partners, development vendors, and service providers to ensure effective delivery and value creation Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to delivery quality, user satisfaction, system availability, and productivity Identify and mitigate technical, operational, cybersecurity, and project delivery risks Support digital transformation initiatives that improve customer experience and business performance Job Experience and Skills Required: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field Preferred Qualifications: Honours Degree in a related discipline TOGAF Foundation or Enterprise Architecture Certification ITIL Foundation Certification Agile\/Scrum Certification (CSM, SAFe, Agile Practitioner) Project Management Certification (PRINCE2, PMBOK) Microsoft, Oracle, or related technology certifications Experience: 8-10+ years' experience in Solutions Engineering, Software Development, or Solution Delivery environments Proven experience leading development teams and enterprise technology initiatives Experience delivering business-critical applications and solutions Exposure to digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives Additional Requirements: Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Decision-making and prioritisation skills Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines Continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organisational change Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Data Engineer Software Developer Data Analyst Infrastructure Architecture …and more! If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Karmishka Naidoo Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!