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Manager of Application Development and Agile Delivery
Department: IT Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Salary Exempt
Reports To: Vice President Chief Information Officer
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, as needed
Amount of Travel Required: 0-10%
Positions Supervised: Yes
Who You Are
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Application Development and Agile Delivery to spearhead our development teams in building innovative, high-quality software solutions. In this role, you will drive Agile best practices, optimize development processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient applications. If you are a results-oriented leader passionate about technology and Agile methodologies, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact!
Who We Are
We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.
The Manager, Application Development & Agile Delivery will oversee the agile-focused enhancement and development of current applications while establishing a foundation for future product innovation. This role manages the end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), change management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure technology initiatives align with business goals. Serving as a bridge between IT and business
stakeholders, they will drive innovation, efficiency, and user satisfaction. Job duties include: Key Responsibilities:
Your Must Haves
This is a remote position based out of a home office, with occasional travel to corporate headquarters. The role primarily involves desk work and extended periods of computer use.
What We Offer
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Department: IT Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Salary Exempt
Reports To: Vice President Chief Information Officer
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, as needed
Amount of Travel Required: 0-10%
Positions Supervised: Yes
Who You Are
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Application Development and Agile Delivery to spearhead our development teams in building innovative, high-quality software solutions. In this role, you will drive Agile best practices, optimize development processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient applications. If you are a results-oriented leader passionate about technology and Agile methodologies, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact!
Who We Are
- Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
- Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
- Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
- Over 50 years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.
We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.
- Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.
- Deliver On Our Promises: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.
- Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.
- Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.
The Manager, Application Development & Agile Delivery will oversee the agile-focused enhancement and development of current applications while establishing a foundation for future product innovation. This role manages the end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), change management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure technology initiatives align with business goals. Serving as a bridge between IT and business
stakeholders, they will drive innovation, efficiency, and user satisfaction. Job duties include: Key Responsibilities:
- Application Development & Agile Oversight.
- Manage agile teams in the design, development, testing, and deployment of applications.
- Ensure the SDLC follows best practices in architecture, security, and performance.
- Work closely with business units to gather requirements and translate them into development roadmaps.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of application initiatives.
- Implement structured change management processes to ensure smooth rollouts of application updates and new features.
- Oversee agile release planning, ensuring seamless deployment with minimal disruptions.
- Develop training and adoption plans for end-users affected by system changes.
- Act as a liaison between IT, business teams, and end users to ensure alignment of application strategies with organizational goals.
- Partner with department leaders to identify pain points and opportunities for process improvement through technology.
- Advocate for user-centric design principles and continuous feedback loops.
- Ensure applications comply with IT security policies, industry regulations, and company governance standards.
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all changes and enhancements.
- Drive risk management strategies to mitigate potential system vulnerabilities.
- Stay informed of emerging technologies (internal and external) and assess their potential impact on current and future applications.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and agile maturity within the development teams.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
Your Must Haves
- 5 or more years of experience in application development, IT management, or agile software delivery.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and SDLC best practices.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
- Experience with change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, ITIL).
- Strong stakeholder engagement and business relationship management skills.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based applications, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- MBA.
- Experience in food safety, agriculture, or manufacturing industries is a plus.
- Certification in Agile (CSM, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP) or Change Management (Prosci, ITIL).
- Familiarity with enterprise IT systems, data analytics, and automation tools.
This is a remote position based out of a home office, with occasional travel to corporate headquarters. The role primarily involves desk work and extended periods of computer use.
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
- Training & Development Opportunities
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