Description
Description
Job overview and responsibilities
The Senior Manager of IT Application Development will be pivotal in leading a team dedicated to developing innovative solutions for our Crew Scheduling business unit. This position will drive technological advancements and shape our company's future amid ongoing transformations. As a leader, you will have exceptional leadership and communication skills and a deep understanding of driving organizational change, Agile development, and solutions architecture.
Leadership and Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure the successful execution of programs, resource management, and day-to-day operations
Establish goals for the team and individuals, including performance reviews and career and performance plans
Plan for short and long-term resource needs (internally and externally) to ensure the right number of resources and skills are available to meet project goals and deadlines
Evaluate and suggest improvements to the organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities
Communication and Stakeholder Management
Engage, collaborate, and partner with technical and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and user expectations and lead the development of solutions that meet functional and technical requirements
Collaborate with United's business and IT leadership teams and product subject matter experts to establish the product's long-term vision, goals, and strategy
Develop multi-year product development strategies and tactical plans
Share knowledge and work together to generate innovative solutions to problems
Align with business partners on delivery success criteria and ensure technology solutions follow architectural standards
Provide delivery estimates and business case updates to support overall IT performance metrics, monthly project status reporting, and quarterly resource planning review
Foster open communication within the IT team and across departments to ensure alignment and the successful delivery of cross-functional initiatives
Budgeting and Resource Management
Develop and manage the program budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation to support strategic initiatives and operational need
Track and report on key performance metrics, making data-driving decisions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team
Strategic IT Planning and Execution
Evaluate, implement, and manage SaaS-based solutions and develop in-house cloud-based solutions
Identify technical obstacles early and collaborate closely with the team to find innovative solutions
Responsible for escalating, assisting, and following up on resolving issues related to the delivery of technology solutions
Ensure that Agile methodologies are implemented following best practices and that continuous improvements are made as needed
Also, ensure compliance with code scanning and other security protocols during development and release
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field
5+ years of relevant experience
3+ years of Application development (.Net, Java, Spring Boot, Angular, or other modern language)
Proven experience leading and developing IT teams, with a strong focus on leadership, mentorship, and team development
Experience building applications using AWS cloud: ECS, Lambda, Document DB, MSK
Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Apply critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.
Well-versed in Agile development and requirements management processes
Leadership experience managing multiple cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
A mindset for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
Advanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management, and other related disciplines/processes
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Master's degree
Understanding of system architecture principles, including the ability to design scalable and reliable solutions
Experience managing applications for crew
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- Dice Id: unitedil
- Position Id: 20867bd18e6be00a3a445329b51f8e60
- Posted 2 hours ago
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