Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. Your Role and Responsibilities Who are you : The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring the alignment of software projects with business goals and strategic objectives. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and collaboration with other departments to drive innovation and maintain high standards of software quality and performance. We are a global team, so communication skills (both verbal and written) are critical as well as flexibility to work with team members in other time zones. What you will do: Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the software development strategy in alignment with the company's vision and objectives. Identify opportunities for technological advancements and improvements. Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software managers, developers, and engineers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Project Oversight: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Technical Expertise: Provide high-level technical guidance and direction. Ensure the adoption of best practices in software design, development, and testing. Collaboration: Work closely with executives, product managers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and priorities. Ensure alignment of software projects with business goals. Process Improvement: Continuously improve development processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance. Budget Management: Develop and manage the software development budget. Ensure optimal allocation of resources and cost-effectiveness. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Address technical challenges and resolve issues promptly. Innovation: Drive innovation and stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and processes to improve software development. How we'll help you grow: You'll have access to all the technical and management training courses you need to become the expert you want to be. You'll learn directly from expert developers in the field; our SME's love to mentor. You will have the opportunity to work in many different areas to figure out what really excites you. Required Technical and Professional Expertise + 15+ years of experience in managing software development teams + Develop and implement the overall technology strategy and vision in alignment with the organization's business objectives. + Partner with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives, technology roadmaps, and long-term planning. + Lead and manage multiple software development teams, including hiring, training, and mentoring engineering managers and senior developers. + Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration across teams. + Provide high-level technical guidance on software architecture, design, and best practices. + Manage cross-team dependencies, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes. + Basic understanding Security & Compliance Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise + Cloud development + Basic understanding of Networking Concepts + Basic understanding of Kubernetes and Microservices development About Business UnitThe IBM Cloud Networking Tribe is looking for a talented, innovative and enthusiastic Software engineering professional that will build the next generation IAAS to make our customers succeed. The IBM Cloud Networking Tribe has a global cloud presence that continues to grow and expand its reach. Our Network Services engineering team is responsible for delivering virtual network services with top-notch performance, first-rate security, fail-safe reliability and exceptional quality. This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date. 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The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. 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