Application Development Manager

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware’s central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services. Employment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with 'best in class IT companies' offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field. In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale. DTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely. This position will be responsible for applying creative energies to resolve problems and issues, and to manage and develop staff. Responsibilities also include applying and encouraging leading-edge thinking, prioritizing value-adding initiatives, and providing close technical management of the process and managing/mentoring software development, ERP software development/configuration, project management, or quality assurance team members. Responsibilities may include managing the entire software development life cycle, assisting client agencies in prioritization of maintenance and enhancement projects, and resource allocation. Responsibilities will include career development of the team including training plans, performance appraisals and scorecards, and generally overseeing the design, construction, quality, and/or management of applications software development and enhancement projects.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in IT or related field
• Possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the IT industry
• At least 5 years in managing projects, people, and processes
• Fast learner with excellent communication, documentation, and follow-up skills
• Comfortable speaking in front of audiences, technical and non-technical alike, at all levels of the organization
• Able to work with minimal supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience, preferably in the IT arena, with particular emphasis on the specific discipline for which the incumbent is responsible.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the stated discipline for which the incumbent's team is responsible: software development, project management, or quality assurance.
• Applying creative energies to resolve problems and issues, and to manage and develop staff.
• Applying and encouraging leading-edge thinking, prioritizing value-adding initiatives, and providing close technical management of the process and managing/mentoring software development, ERP software development/configuration, project management, or quality assurance team members.
• Managing the entire software development life cycle, assisting client agencies in prioritization of maintenance and enhancement projects, and resource allocation.
• Career development of the team including training plans, performance appraisals and scorecards, and generally overseeing the design, construction, quality, and/or management of applications software development and enhancement projects.
• Resolving conflicts within the team and interfacing directly with other SDMs, with the Team Leader, and with counterparts in other agencies in order to accomplish stated objectives.
• Working with other members of a world-class Application Delivery Team to deliver software solutions on time and on budget.

Benefits

• Group Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Prescription
• Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care)
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Universal Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Health Management Programs
• 21 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually
• State funded learning opportunities
• Mentor programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services
• Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan
• Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees