Sr Manager - IT Application Development

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 DT Maintenance Planning Team. 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‑driven 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

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree -

  Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field

• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience leading and developing IT teams, with a strong focus on leadership, mentorship, and team development
• Experience implementing SaaS solutions or building applications using AWS cloud
• 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
• Well‑versed in Agile development and requirements management processes
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without…