Job Description
The manager, applications development is responsible for the suite of complex, in-house developed and vendor systems used across multiple technical platforms. The manager will manage directly and indirectly a diverse team of technology professionals including software engineers, systems and business analysts, project managers and solutions architects to deliver quality technical solutions to complex business needs in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Manages and provides leadership to large diverse team of technology professionals. (20%)
Responsible for timely delivery of quality and secure technical solutions in a high demand, rapidly evolving business and regulatory environment with a customer first mindset. (10%)
Heavily involved in the development, planning and execution of IT, business, and executive management project priorities. (10%)
Responsible for managing and solving complex and mission critical problems with creative and dependable solutions including areas outside IT applications. (10%)
Responsible for 24/7 support for tier one business critical applications. (10%)
Provides input, oversight and execution for the IT department's strategic vision. (10%)
Accountable for achieving department performance metrics and results across multiple technical disciplines. (5%)
Responsible for developing and executing IT policy and standards for software development, security, integration and system implementation. (5%)
Responsible for developing and maintaining yearly department capital and maintenance budgets. Manage functional and financial responsibilities for major technical projects. (5%)
Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with hardware, software, consulting and employee resource vendors to ensure that the company's systems are adequately supported and external influences on the company's systems are understood and used in planning. (5%)
Performs administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, including employee safety, selection and development of employees, pay administration, budget administration, employee counseling and motivation, organization goals and objectives and planning, organizing, integrating, measuring and reporting the work performed within the department. (5%)
Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Eight years' experience in programming or systems analysis, including three years supervisory/management responsibilities preferred.
Knowledge of IT terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Project management skills; the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently.
Depending on the scope of applications managed the position may require maintaining proper CIP credentialing for access to critical assets.
Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities.
About Us
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
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- Dice Id: 90781068
- Position Id: abe42bac27987a1456b47eac4ae8224d
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