Application Developement Manager

PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION: Under direction is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the technical staff and activities related to the production, development, and on-going maintenance support for information technology systems and projects for multiple departments; and performs other related assigned duties.

Performs project management duties for assigned user requested development and maintenance for multi-vendor, multi-operating information technology applications and projects, including planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and controlling the analysis, design, programming, implementation, documentation, and maintenance phases for mainframe, mid, mini, and client server environments

Determines personnel and technical resources required to successfully complete projects on schedule and within budget

Deploys available personnel to production support and projects to achieve maximum manpower utilization

Supervises the work of technical subordinates and/or contractors Provides technical training, guidance, and assistance to the personnel reporting to this position

Performs multi-vendor, multi-operating system technical support for mainframe, mid, mini, microcomputer, and client server systems, including updates of operating and related system software products

Monitors resource utilization, researches alternatives, and recommends appropriate configuration upgrades

Performs the on-going maintenance of packages application software as applicable

Employs project planning and control for the development and maintenance of project schedules

Maintains on-going communication with users throughout the development and maintenance life of their projects

Develops and enforces standards, policies, and procedures relating to the section

Develops and monitors technical training

Responsible for the development, testing, and implementation of disaster recovery procedures for assigned systems

Assists the Information Resources Manager in the development of divisional objectives and budgets, and the enforcement of operating standards and procedures

Negotiates Project Charters

Prepares regular status reports and project schedules

Negotiates and monitors vendor contracts from a technical perspective

Identifies budget requirements for assigned production systems and/or proposals

Develops and presents system configurations and system proposals

Must report to work on a regular and timely basis Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, mathematics, or accounting, supplemented by advanced coursework in computer sciences, and seven (7) years experience in systems analysis/design and/or computer programming; or an equivalent combination of training and experience per Personnel Policies and Procedures, Section 128.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of systems analysis and design methods and techniques; considerable knowledge of programming concepts and techniques; considerable knowledge of trends in application and systems software and hardware and mainframe, mid, mini, and microcomputer hardware; and considerable knowledge of accounting, statistics, and modern business principles, methods, and practices. Ability to effectively employ concepts and techniques of project management, including planning, control and deployment of resources; ability to supervise a technical staff; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; and the ability to utilize the highest level of interpersonal skill in order to understand, select, develop, and motivate people at any level within or outside the organization.

Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity enough to use a keyboard and telephone; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; may be subject to walking, standing, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling, and handling; and vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks.

Licenses and Certification: None required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Working environment is primarily indoors in an office setting and may require some travel to various City locations to provide computer related assistance.