Mobile Application Development Manager oversees the entire lifecycle of mobile app development projects, from concept to deployment, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and alignment with business goals by leading a team of developers, designers, and testers, while managing project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation across various platforms like iOS and Android; they also play a key role in defining technical architecture, setting development standards, and collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize features.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Management:
Define project scope, goals, and timelines for mobile app development initiatives.
Create detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and resource allocation strategies.
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation plans.
Manage project budgets and ensure adherence to financial constraints.
Team Leadership:
Lead and mentor a team of mobile app developers, designers, testers, and other technical staff.
Assign tasks, delegate responsibilities, and provide performance feedback.
Foster a collaborative and productive work environment within the development team.
Technical Oversight:
Define technical architecture and development standards for mobile applications.
Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools for mobile app development.
Ensure adherence to coding best practices, quality standards, and security protocols.
Requirement Gathering and Analysis:
Collaborate with stakeholders (product managers, business owners) to gather functional and non-functional requirements.
Analyze user needs and translate them into detailed design specifications for mobile apps.
Design and Development:
Oversee the design process, including user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design.
Monitor the development process, ensuring timely delivery of features and functionalities.
Review code and conduct quality assurance checks to ensure application stability and performance.
Testing and Deployment:
Manage the testing phase, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
Coordinate app deployment to various app stores (iOS App Store, Google Play Store)
Post-Launch Support:
Monitor app performance metrics and address user feedback.
Manage bug fixes, updates, and feature enhancements post-launch.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Strong understanding of mobile app development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
Expertise in at least one mobile platform (iOS or Android) and relevant programming languages (Swift, Objective-C, Java, Kotlin).
Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) for project management.
Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with cloud technologies and backend services
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
