Software Technology Senior Manager/Manager Role
Job Summary: As a seasoned leader within our technology team, you will play a key client-facing advisory role using your technical expertise to support innovative companies. You will lead the assessment of complex software and technology projects to secure tax credits and innovation incentives, while developing leadership, commercial, and strategic skills in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead technical interviews with senior client stakeholders to identify qualifying R&D and articulate technological advances.
* Manage a portfolio of software and technology clients and conduct assessments for R&D tax credit and innovation incentive claims.
* Prepare and review robust, compliant technical reports in collaboration with tax, costing, and finance teams.
* Support business development through proposals, pitches, client workshops, and innovation funding reviews.
* Stay current on emerging technologies and trends and apply these insights in client work and thought leadership.
Requirements
* Extensive experience in software/technology roles (e.g., senior engineer, architect, technical lead, or manager).
* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; postgraduate qualifications an advantage.
* Broad knowledge of software design, development, and delivery (e.g., architecture, cloud, distributed systems, APIs, data platforms, digital technologies).
* Proven leadership and consulting skills, including managing projects/teams and engaging senior stakeholders through structured technical interviews.
* Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to convert complex technical concepts into clear documentation and presentations.
* Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret legislation and apply it to real-world technical projects.
* Experience mentoring and developing colleagues and fostering high performance.
* Commercial awareness and interest in business development; experience with R&D tax credits/innovation incentives is beneficial but not essential.
What We Offer
A Competitive Reward Package: Deloitte offers a range of benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, learning & development, and enhanced leave options.
An Inclusive Culture: We encourage you to bring your full self to work every day and foster a culture that promotes continuous growth and development.
Opportunities for Growth: With a focus on empowering our people's personal and professional development, we offer opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement.