Sr Manager - IT Applicaton Development

United Airlines • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Manager of IT Application Development will be pivotal in leading a team dedicated to developing innovative solutions for our DT Maintenance Planning Team. This position will drive technological advancements and shape our company's future amid ongoing transformations. As a leader, you will have exceptional leadership and communication skills and a deep understanding of driving organizational change, Agile development, and solutions architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree - Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field
• 7+ years of relevant 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
• 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 in business or technology
• Understanding of system architecture principles, including the ability to design scalable and reliable solutions
• Understanding of product management principles, including the product operating model
• Experience with Agile, SDLC, product management, and technology strategy
• Experience with tools like Jira and ServiceNow
• Experience with enterprise scale DT initiatives and agile transformation
• Experience with maintenance planning of industrial fleets of assets

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 need
• 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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accident & disability
• parental leave
• employee assistance program
• commuter
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• flight privileges

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager