IT Applications Manager

Sedgwick • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

To manage activities associated with software development in a business environment; to be responsible for management and development activities for a group, section or product; and to be responsible for feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, and the establishment and implementation of applications, systems and programs. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major in IS or Management required.
• Ten (10) years of related experience required to include seven (7) years of systems and development experience and three (3) years supervisory or project management experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of systems and development and project management
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Leadership/management/motivational skills
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
• Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Major in Information Systems or Management strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages software development team(s) and activities associated with project development/implementation as assigned.
• Assists in projecting software and hardware requirements across multiple platforms and technologies; displays strong depth of knowledge in specific business subject areas.
• Responsible for feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, and the establishment and implementation of new or revised applications, systems and programs.
• Consults with and directs colleagues in other information systems sections to coordinate activities.
• Prepares and provides activity and progress reports to management regarding the activities of the applications systems and programming section.
• Manages development colleagues including answering questions, setting priorities, establishing goals and meeting deadlines.
• Responsible for managing timely deliverables for assigned projects, including serving in role of project manager as assigned; ensures all projects follow Sedgwick software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Defines projects through research and discussions or meetings with corporate management, business partners and clients.
• Monitors and maintains data integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.
• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance reviews.
• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

Benefits

• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401k, PTO and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees