Senior Manager - IT Application Development

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

About The Position

United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions. As a Senior Manager of Digital Technology, you will lead a dynamic team of product managers and portfolio managers responsible for the strategic oversight and daily operations of United Airlines’ IBM MRO system, which serves as the critical central hub for all maintenance operations across our fleet. In this pivotal role, you will drive operational excellence while spearheading the comprehensive modernization initiative of our MRO platform to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Your leadership will be essential in ensuring seamless maintenance workflows that support United’s commitment to safety and operational performance, while simultaneously positioning the organization for future technological advancement through innovative system enhancements and digital transformation strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields
7+ years of related work experience
Proven experience leading and developing IT teams, with a strong focus on leadership, mentorship, and team development.
Experience implementing SaaS solutions or building applications using AWS cloud.
Leadership experience managing multiple cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
A mindset for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
Advanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management, and other related disciplines/processes
Well-versed in Agile development and requirements management processes.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience leading an ERP implementation
Experience with leading large scale technical transformation
Experience with modernizing Mainframe systems
3+ years of Application development (.NET, Java, or other modern language)
Understanding of system architecture principles, including the ability to design scalable and reliable solutions
Experience managing applications for aviation safety, business continuity, corporate medical safety, etc.
Experience with Business Continuity software

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure the successful execution of programs, resource management, and day-to-day operations.
Establish goals for the team and individuals, including performance reviews and career and performance plans.
Plan for short and long-term resource needs (internally and externally) to ensure the right number of resources and skills are available to meet project goals and deadlines.
Evaluate and suggest improvements to the organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities.
Engage, collaborate, and partner with technical and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and user expectations and lead the development of solutions that meet functional and technical requirements.
Collaborate with United's business and IT leadership teams and product subject matter experts to establish the product's long-term vision, goals, and strategy. Develop multi-year product development strategies and tactical plans. Share knowledge and work together to generate innovative solutions to problems.
Align with business partners on delivery success criteria and ensure technology solutions follow architectural standards. Provide delivery estimates and business case updates to support overall IT performance metrics, monthly project status reporting, and quarterly resource planning review.
Foster open communication within the IT team and across departments to ensure alignment and the successful delivery of cross-functional initiatives.
Develop and manage the program budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation to support strategic initiatives and operational needs.
Track and report on key performance metrics, making data-driving decisions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
Evaluate, implement, and manage SaaS-based solutions and develop in-house cloud-based solutions.
Identify technical obstacles early and collaborate closely with the team to find innovative solutions. Responsible for escalating, assisting, and following up on resolving issues related to the delivery of technology solutions.
Ensure that Agile methodologies are implemented following best practices and that continuous improvements are made as needed. Also, ensure compliance with code scanning and other security protocols during development and release.