Ness is hiring | Head of Development

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Head of Development to lead and manage development teams in a dynamic and innovative environment.

This is a full-time position based in Tel Aviv.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple development teams, both professionally and personally, including goal-setting, performance reviews, mentoring, and employee retention.
• Build and execute annual work plans, monitor progress, budgets, and timelines.
• Oversee development, maintenance, and modernization of core systems, including SAP, AS400, and Pharmacy Management Systems.
• Drive the integration of financial, logistical, medical, and operational systems.
• Define and implement innovative technological solutions that meet evolving business needs.
• Manage large-scale cross-organizational projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders, vendors, and consultants.
• Act as a member of the IT leadership forum.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Industrial Engineering – required (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• At least 10 years of experience managing development teams (12+ employees) – required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ERP systems development and implementation based on SAP – required.
• Proven experience leading large-scale projects (hundreds of man-days) with external vendors and integration across multiple domains.

Additional Advantages:

• Experience with AS400 systems.
• Experience with pharmacy systems and pharmaceutical processes.
• Background in healthcare organizations in Israel.
• Hands-on experience in system integration and interface development.
• Experience managing team leaders.
• Broad technological understanding and architectural planning skills.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities, empowering and developing talent.
• Broad systemic view with the ability to design end-to-end solutions.
• High service orientation, proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong presentation and verbal skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions in business terms.
• Attention to detail, accountability, and a results-driven mindset.