Application Development Manager

Conexess Group is aiding a local client in their search for a full time Application Development Manager. Ideal candidates will possess several years of management experience, exposure in both Java and .Net frameworks, and a high level understanding of Agile environments.  This is an immediate need that will be interviewing as soon as possible and additional requirements are listed below!

Summary

• Leadership of Application Development Team while reporting to the AVP of Software Development.
• Management of direct reports while providing daily coaching.
• Creation of Performance Goals and Training Strategies for direct reports.
• Constantly ensure that the team is staffed appropriately to fulfill assigned deliverable goals and future activities.
• Develop strategies to minimize key resource dependencies.
• Be able to address impediments that have been escalated by the Team.
• Be able to address any issues/risks that impact the business as the point of escalation. This could include resetting expectations around delivery as well as issues raised around requirements.
• Support the SDLC process and Scrum Master on the day-to-day SDLC activities of the Team.
• Plan forecasting of resources.
• Ensure the right resources are put on the right work.
• Ensure adherence to departmental quality metric targets.
• Strong knowledge and experience with connecting Application Development teams with broader IT and Business Strategies.
• Will be working directly with Information Technology Leadership to meet organizational goals, improve processes and maintain Production SLA commitments.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Management Experience.
• Experience working in Java/.Net development environments.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment using Scrum methodologies preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated depth of leadership experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate and partner with other IT leaders.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent area.