IT Development team manager F/H

The company

ESCP Business School is the world-renowned business school, founded in 1819, that trains the responsible leaders of tomorrow. Located in the heart of Paris, it offers innovative and multicultural teaching, supported by a network of six European campuses. Recognized for the excellence of its management programs, it fosters engagement, international awareness, and personalized support for talent throughout their studies.

Post description

Team management and development

• Lead and coordinate the team, set individual and collective objectives, and support their achievement using the SMART framework.

• Assess and develop technical and interpersonal skills (hard and soft skills), identify training needs, and support the development of technical and methodological expertise.

• Contribute to recruitment and onboarding by defining candidate profiles, participating in interviews, and facilitating the integration of new team members.

• Foster team cohesion by creating a motivating and collaborative working environment that encourages knowledge sharing and technical discussions among peers.

• Provide ongoing support to team members, helping resolve challenges and encouraging collective progress.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprints, and team meetings.

Activity and delivery management

• Maintain an Agile working environment that enables the regular delivery of new operational services to the School's user communities.

• Plan and coordinate development cycles, priorities, and maintenance activities in alignment with management objectives and ESCP Business School's strategy.

• Manage capacity planning by assessing available resources, anticipating needs, distributing workloads, and ensuring delivery commitments are met.

• Ensure an appropriate balance between third-level support activities and new development initiatives.

• Prepare or validate estimates of workloads, timelines, resources, costs, and risks.

• Ensure deliverable quality through compliance with coding standards, security best practices, and testing procedures.

• Define and monitor key performance indicators to track project progress and achievement of objectives.

• Produce regular progress reports for management and relevant stakeholders.

Technical management and architecture

• Facilitate collaborative technical decision-making and contribute to validating technology choices, frameworks, and development tools in alignment with the Information Systems strategy.

• Oversee technical design, development, integration, testing, and production deployment in coordination with the team.

• Contribute to reducing technical debt by planning refactoring initiatives, corrective maintenance, and continuous code improvement.

• Ensure the quality of technical documentation, version management, application performance, and reliability.

• Monitor technological developments, anticipate emerging trends, and recommend improvements that address business and user needs.

Communication and cross-functional collaboration

• Act as the main point of contact for business teams regarding the service's functional scope, working closely with other department managers.

• Collaborate with other teams within the Business Solutions Department and the DSIN.

• Actively contribute to implementing the service's communication plan.

• Participate in Business Solutions Department management meetings.

• Prepare and deliver presentations on achievements, operational activities, and project progress for relevant governance committees.

Profile required

Technical expertise

• Strong knowledge of the development environments and technology stacks used at ESCP Business School, ideally complemented by significant experience in Full Stack development.

• At least 10 years of experience in software testing, version control, and supporting production deployments.

• Proven ability to produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation.

Team management and coordination

• At least 4 years of direct line management experience, supervising a team of at least four people, ideally within a software development environment using Agile methodologies.

• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple activities, plan actions, and allocate the resources required for successful delivery.

• Ability to establish priorities, support team members, and facilitate collaboration across stakeholders.

Interpersonal and organizational skills

• Availability, active listening skills, and ability to provide ongoing support to teams.

• A structured and methodical approach to work organization, activity monitoring, and meeting commitments.

• Strong service orientation and commitment to meeting user needs.

• Ability to prioritize effectively and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.

Languages and mobility

• French: Professional proficiency is essential, as French is the primary working language.

• English: Good professional proficiency is required to work effectively in a European environment and collaborate with teams across campuses.

• Occasional travel may be required to other ESCP Business School European campuses: Turin, Madrid, London, and Berlin.

Required languages

• English - Level advanced

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