IT Application Development Manager

Description

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Key Responsibilities :

As the Application Development Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of a new Airport Operations technology, a key component of United's growth strategy. This technology will be seamlessly integrated with various other systems across the organization. Your role will involve leading a team focused on digital transformation, providing hands-on leadership in designing, analyzing, and developing scalable solutions. You will emphasize solutions architecture, Agile development practices, and driving organizational change.

Delivery and Execution

Responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery and maintenance of applications / s (including cloud-based)

Manage the entire application lifecycle, from development through deployment and maintenance, ensuring efficient and reliable operations

Effectively manage and deliver work requests and projects within the committed budget, schedule and quality for individual projects while also meeting overall department performance goals

Emphasize operational excellence by maintaining high standards of performance, reliability, and availability for all applications

Strategic Alignment

Engage and collaborate with collaborators, both technical and business, to ensure that application delivery supports important business processes, customer experiences, dedication, and revenue growth.

Collaborate with business units to prioritize product development and lead key initiatives

Engage with customers to define clear priorities for work you're doing and establish key business outcomes, ensuring these goals are effectively achieved.

Ensure that the application lifecycle supports broader business goals, including enhancing end user experiences and optimizing operational efficiency.

Communication, Collaboration and Partner Relations

Collaborates with other teams and business constituents to provide daily operational support

Be a trusted inspiring leader with business partners to create impactful products that delight your customers

Ensure smooth coordination between teams to support seamless operational performance and application delivery

Provide delivery estimates and case updates to support overall IT performance metrics, monthly project status reporting and quarterly resource planning review

Maintains relationships with technology vendors, ensuring that partnerships deliver value to the organization

Drive innovation

Identify technical obstacles early and work closely with the team to find creative solutions

Responsible for escalating, assisting and follow-through on resolution of issues related to delivery of technology solutions

Collaborate and share knowledge to create effective and innovative solutions to problems

Facilitate collaboration between teams to identify emerging technologies and trends that could drive more effective solutions and future-proof applications

Consistently assess and refine development processes and methods to improve team performance and product quality

Promote the use of automation to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve overall efficiency across the application lifecycle.

Organizational Change

Ensure Agile standard processes are implemented and continuously improved as vital

Ensure technology solutions align with architectural and evolving security standards and application changes are led smoothly, adhering to standard processes and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations

Run and implement changes effectively in a fast-paced environment

Process and Standards

Regularly review processes against critical metrics to establish accountability and maintain alignment with business objectives.

Ensures work adheres to established processes, including JSOX and other internal controls (e.g., SDLC, production control, standards consistency, architecture review, incident response, PCI and PII information security, etc.)

Focus on continuous process improvement by implementing feedback loops that leverage data from operational incidents and performance metrics to refine processes over time

Leadership and Development

Shows a commitment to professional development

Lead efforts to plan project staffing, forecast budget, and communicate progress to senior IT and Business leadership

Promote multi-functional skill development, ensuring team members have exposure to both operational (SRE, DevOps) and development practices to enhance their versatility

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications) :

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science or equivalent field of study

4 years of application delivery and life cycle management experience

Experience with tools such as .NET and Angular

Understanding of cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure

Understanding of digital platforms, tools, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, cloud computing, cybersecurity)

Relevant to the aviation industry

Experience with supervising highly critical applications that require 24 / 7 operational support, incident management, and ensuring high availability and uptime for critical applications

Demonstrable experience in managing cloud-native applications and services, including infrastructure as code, container orchestration, and cloud-based security practices

Documented experience in taking charge and delivering successful results

Ability to prioritize projects and initiatives based on their alignment with business goals and strategic objectives

Experience maintaining scalable and reusable on tools and technologies

Proficiency in managing software development projects, including familiarity with Agile, DevOps practices, and software lifecycle management

Ability to use data analytics to drive decision-making and improve digital products and services

Experienced in leading and developing high-performing teams, encouraging a culture of innovation and collaboration

Strong planning and organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate ideas to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to quickly triage and drive the resolution effort for production support situations

Experience in leading digital transformation initiatives, driving innovation and modernization across the organization's application portfolio to meet evolving business demands

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications) :

Experience with High Availability systems and the App Connect Enterprise toolset

AWS or Azure Certifications

Aviation industry knowledge or experience

Master's degree

The base pay range for this role is $109,820.00 to $149,600.00.

The base salary range / hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and / or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits : medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled / LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

Salary : $109,820 - $149,600