Application Manager

Job Description:

The Application Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple application projects, ensuring seamless coordination between cross-functional teams and work streams

Application Manager

This individual will be responsible for managing project execution, monitoring team performance, ensuring optimal resource allocation, and overseeing vendor relationships. The Application Manager will also ensure that cross-work stream interactions are efficiently managed and that all deliverables align with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards. A strong understanding of technology security practices and familiarity with security policies and compliance requirements within state agencies are essential to this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Coordination & Cross-Work Stream Interaction

Project Oversight & Progress Monitoring

Resource Allocation & Bandwidth Management

Performance Tracking & Evaluation

Task Progression & Outcome Evaluation

Risk, Security & Issue Management

Security Collaboration & Guidance

Vendor Management & Collaboration

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

Qualifications:

-10+years experience in application management, project oversight, and cross-functional team coordination.

-Strong leadership and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee multiple teams and work streams simultaneously.

-Proven experience collaborating with security architects and engineering teams to ensure secure application design and deployment.

-Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including identity management, encryption, and network segmentation.

-Experience with secure CI/CD practices and infrastructure-as-code security controls (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, GitOps).

-Familiarity with security tools and platforms, container security, vulnerability management, and SIEM systems.

-Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity principles, secure application development, and compliance with state agency IT security policies.

-Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, CJIS, or other relevant government security standards.

-Experience in vendor management, including negotiation, performance tracking, and contract management.

-Expertise in project management tools and methodologies, with the ability to track performance and optimize resources effectively.

-Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and manage complex relationships.

-Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage risks and resolve issues in a timely manner.