Mgr, Applications Development

BHE•Reno, NV

2d•$155,300 - $194,100

About The Position

The Manager, Applications Development is responsible for a suite of complex, in-house-developed and vendor systems used across multiple technical platforms. The manager leads a diverse team of technology professionals, including software engineers, systems and business analysts, project managers, and solutions architects, to deliver quality technical solutions to complex business needs in a timely manner. The role operates in a high-demand, rapidly evolving business and regulatory environment and is responsible for timely delivery of secure solutions, support for tier-one business-critical applications, and oversight of department strategy, performance, policies, budgets, projects, vendors, and employee administration. Periodic on-call availability is required. Depending on the applications managed, the position may require maintaining proper CIP credentialing for access to critical assets. MidAmerican Energy Company provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. It owns and operates power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree typically need four years of related, progressive work experience.
Eight years of experience in programming or systems analysis, including three years of supervisory or management responsibilities preferred.
Knowledge of IT terms, equipment, systems, functions, and major vendors.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Effective interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Project management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently.
Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities.
Depending on the scope of applications managed, may need to maintain proper CIP credentialing for access to critical assets.

Nice To Haves

Three years of supervisory or management responsibilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide leadership to a large, diverse team of technology professionals.
Ensure timely delivery of quality, secure technical solutions in a high-demand, rapidly evolving business and regulatory environment, with a customer-first mindset.
Participate heavily in developing, planning, and executing IT, business, and executive management project priorities.
Manage and solve complex, mission-critical problems with creative and dependable solutions, including problems outside IT applications.
Provide 24/7 support for tier-one business-critical applications.
Provide input, oversight, and execution for the IT department’s strategic vision.
Achieve department performance metrics and results across multiple technical disciplines.
Develop and execute IT policies and standards for software development, security, integration, and system implementation.
Develop and maintain yearly department capital and maintenance budgets, and manage functional and financial responsibilities for major technical projects.
Develop and maintain relationships with hardware, software, consulting, and employee resource vendors to ensure systems are adequately supported and external influences are understood and considered in planning.
Perform department-management administration, including employee safety, employee selection and development, pay and budget administration, counseling and motivation, goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating, measuring, and reporting department work.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.