IDP Automation Development Manager

About the role

Manages multiple software development teams in all aspects of the software development life-cycle. Must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects and is accountable for successful technical implementation of business software applications.
• Assembles project plans, monitors work efforts daily, performs quality reviews, and escalates functional, quality, and timeline issues appropriately.
• Develops or guides in developing project governance documents that effectively explain the business objective, scope, approach, and timeline.
• Coordinates internal IT processes and resources in order to successfully deploy new solutions to the business.
• Coordinates communication and prepares project status presentations to project team members, Project Sponsors, and IT Executives.
• Tracks key project milestones and adjusts project plans when necessary to meet project objectives.
• Oversees adherence to project and business governance standards and methodologies.
• Manages one or more cross-functional projects.
• Ensures policies and procedures, software development guidelines, user interface standards, and change control processes are followed.
• Completes performance reviews for direct reports.
• Ensures projects are delivered on time and according to specifications, and informs executive management when tasks fall behind schedule.
• Ensures project metrics are defined, measured and reported.
• Keeps key user representatives and team members updated on project status and problem resolution status.
• Ensures applications are developed using documented coding techniques.
• Oversees and participates in the development and unit testing of solutions as specified in the Technical Design; obtains code reviews from appropriate technical staff and ensures standards and policies are adhered to.
• Offers proposed design changes/suggestions to processes and applications; exerts significant latitude in determining the objectives of an assignment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and eight (8) to twelve (12) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Typically requires two (2) or more years managerial/leadership experience.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, and change management techniques.
• Basic leadership skills.
• Possesses strong product/technology/industry knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize projects and deliverables.
• Experience with structured application development and change control methodologies.
• Experience with object oriented analysis and design.
• Knowledge of database design, programming languages, and coding techniques.
• Strong communication skills.

Physical Demands

Standard office environment.

Supervisory Responsibility

• 5-10 direct reports.
• Budget responsibility: Yes.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage options.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.