Applications Programming Manager VBP

Job Summary

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking an experienced and highly organized Applications Programming Manager to lead the development, support, and optimization of enterprise applications that power municipal operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise application developers, analysts, and support staff responsible for enterprise applications.
• Manage workload distribution, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture within the applications support team.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of application enhancements, integrations, and customizations.
• Ensure timely resolution of application issues, service requests, and escalations.
• Maintain application lifecycle management practices, including version control, documentation, and release planning.
• Ensure applications meet performance, reliability, and security standards.
• Lead application-related projects, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate with city departments to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure successful delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service-level expectations for application platforms and tools.
• Contribute to long-term application strategy, modernization planning, and technology roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate processes, and enhance user experience.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that support citywide innovation.
• Ensure applications comply with city policies, cybersecurity standards, and state/federal regulations.
• Support data governance practices, including data integrity, access controls, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities, risks, and system hardening needs.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; OR 10 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in application development, application support, or enterprise systems management.
• 2+ years of supervisory or project management experience.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, system integration, and software development practices.
• Experience managing technical teams and coordinating cross-departmental projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in local government or public-sector IT environments.
• Knowledge of municipal systems such as ERP platforms, permitting systems, HR/payroll systems, or public safety applications.
• Experience with cloud-based application platforms, APIs, and workflow automation tools.
• Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Scrum Master, or Microsoft/AWS certifications.
• Experience leading modernization, digital transformation, or legacy system replacement initiatives.

About ZelTech

Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies has advanced its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations. Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries.