Technology Manager, Application Development

U.S. Engineering•Kansas City, MO

3d•$108,000 - $147,000

About The Position

The Technology Manager, Application Development leads the Application Development team and third-party resources to deliver, support, and continuously improve custom applications and integrations across U.S. Engineering. The role oversees day-to-day team operations, development priorities, and collaboration with technical team members and business stakeholders to provide solutions for the diverse needs of the U.S. Engineering family of companies. The manager leads and develops team members, manages capacity and project delivery, and oversees the application development lifecycle from requirements gathering through ongoing support. The role also ensures development quality, documentation, application support, and issue-resolution standards, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. The position offers a flexible work environment. Attendance at one or more U.S. Engineering physical locations is expected to maintain professional relationships and attend in-person meetings; working from home is also possible when collaborating with remote teams or working individually. Some overnight travel to company offices, jobsites, and educational or research opportunities is anticipated, averaging four trips per year at two nights per trip.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience working with technical teams, application development projects, or related technology initiatives.
At least 2 years of experience managing or leading teams, including coaching, performance management, and resource planning.
Experience managing application development projects, coordinating technical teams, and working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong leadership and people management skills, including coaching, developing, delegating, and holding team members accountable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive results.
Working knowledge of software development lifecycles and project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
General understanding of application architecture, integrations, APIs, databases, and development practices to coordinate effectively with technical team members.
Ability to identify risks, manage expectations, communicate project status, and drive continuous improvement.
Legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without requiring future employment visa sponsorship.
Must complete a pre-employment drug screen, with employment offers contingent on the result.

Nice To Haves

PMP, Scrum, or equivalent certifications.
Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Application Development team and third-party resources, including performance management, workload planning, and professional development.
Set expectations for accountability, communication, quality, and ownership, and foster a collaborative, productive team environment.
Build relationships with business stakeholders, translate business needs into development initiatives, and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Manage development priorities, team capacity, and project delivery while balancing new initiatives with ongoing application support and maintenance.
Oversee the application development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, planning, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Coordinate planning with technical team members, including estimates, timelines, and delivery expectations.
Monitor project progress, remove roadblocks, manage risks, and communicate status, dependencies, and challenges to stakeholders and IT leadership.
Ensure standards for development quality, documentation, application support, and issue resolution are followed, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.