Manager Application Development (B2C Domain)

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Springfield, MO

80d • Remote

About The Position

The Application Development Manager plans, organizes, and administers the programs and activities of at least one major application development or support area. This position will manage teams in development, installation, and maintenance of integrated information technology.

Requirements

• 12+ years of software development experience and/or leadership experience in an area applicable to O'Reilly.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field (10+ years O'Reilly software development or functional experience considered in lieu of degree).
• Expert knowledge of established programming procedures and programming languages related to the position and technology base.
• Exceptional problem-solving, conflict resolution, and mediation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Flexible scheduling availability including nights and weekends.
• Must work well in a team environment with the ability to lead and manage a team.
• Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications.
• Ability to write technical instructions in the use of programs and/or program modifications.
• Excellent project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Education in Project Management and Leadership.
• ITIL Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the analysis, design, development, implementation, and testing of application projects utilizing the approved development methodologies and standards.
• Lead multiple teams to achieve results by providing direction, timely developmental feedback, and coaching.
• Provide leadership and growth coaching for reporting teams; document strategies and objectives for all reporting team members to grow within the company.
• Build effective teams, allocate personnel, guide teams in using established best practices and collaborate with other managers on the development of new best practices and standards where needed.
• Lead decisions regarding hiring and promoting team members.
• Responsible for all new and modified systems in area of responsibility.
• Assess the value of projects and prioritize accordingly.
• Guide users in formulating requirements; advise on alternatives and on the implications of new or revised applications.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to determine software project requirements and design, project prioritization and planning, and monitoring and reporting progress of all projects.
• Manage capacity planning and resource allocation, team operating, and capital budget planning process.
• Oversee third party evaluation and contract review.
• Maintain a broad knowledge of technology trends, equipment, and/or systems.
• Ensure team member compliance with O'Reilly policies and procedures, including Data Integrity, Software Development Methodology, Project Tracking, and all required regulatory standards.
• Actively lead the department; prepare and give presentations to the department where appropriate.
• Analyze project proposals and requirements.
• Conduct research and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate and manage the efforts of multiple application development teams.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off.
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs.
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs.
• Opportunities for Career Growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees