Manager, Application Systems Analysis and Programming

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Responsible for applications systems analysis and programming activities for a group or section. The role oversees feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, and the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs. It manages programming resources, projects, vendor engagements, and collaboration with stakeholders and other IT teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Ability to develop and interpret technical documentation for training and end-user procedures.
Strong analytical skills to resolve complex issues.
Ability to manage competing demands in a changing work environment and anticipate and work around delays or unexpected events.
Ability to learn new technologies and work with teams to provide input on improvements to existing systems.
Ability to collaborate and gain cooperation in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to work on projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Define, configure, and administer application controls, working closely with application development teams to implement them.
Design, develop, implement, and document requested enhancements and procedures.
Identify untapped functionality and make end users aware of future opportunities.
Plan, schedule, and implement projects using project management skills and methodology.
Assist in projecting software and hardware requirements.
Assign personnel to projects and direct their activities.
Manage teams of programmer resources, mentor staff, conduct performance reviews, and exercise staff hiring and termination authority.
Manage vendor engagements for products, supplemental support agreements, and consultants.
Consult with departmental stakeholders regarding systems and database operations, procedures, and enhancements.
Coordinate as needed with other IT areas to support products.
Prepare activity and progress reports regarding the applications systems and programming section.
Perform all other duties as assigned.