Job Description
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Description
Job overview and responsibilities
The Manager – IT Applications Development is responsible for the supervision of a team of employees and contractors in the development, implementation, and maintenance of critical systems that support United’s Passenger Service System. This technical manager will create and maintain the strategic partnership between business needs and technology delivery and lead the team in creating service solutions using the latest as well as legacy technologies. This individual will help build a versatile team that is in touch with the market and passionate about new technologies, while at the same time able to understand the needs of our customers and how emerging technology can improve customer experience.
• Lead a technical team in achieving and maintaining alignment of delivery success criteria with business partners
• Coach, develop, and inspire team members and sustain an environment in which they can thrive as members of a cohesive and high-performing team
• Assist the team in problem resolution around development, support and blockers within the day-to-day activities
• Effectively manage and deliver work requests and projects within committed budget, schedule and quality for individual projects while also meeting overall department performance goals
• Ensure technology solutions align with architectural and evolving security standards
• Collaborate with senior business and technology leaders to drive important initiatives
• Plan project staffing, forecast budget, and communicate progress to senior IT and Business leadership
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of application and life cycle management experience
• .NET, noSQL, AWS cloud experience at a high level to assist staff
• Experience as a manager/people leader
• Proven track record of ownership and successful delivery
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly present ideas to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to quickly triage and drive the resolution effort for production support situations
• Passionate about the growth, development, and success of team members
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
• Experience working with operations/business critical, high-availability systems
• Application management in a mix of cloud and on-prem infrastructure
• Airline industry knowledge or experience
The base pay range for this role is $112,480.00 to $146,540.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, 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. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, ****** orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [email protected]
Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
Description
Job overview and responsibilities
The Manager – IT Applications Development is responsible for the supervision of a team of employees and contractors in the development, implementation, and maintenance of critical systems that support United’s Passenger Service System. This technical manager will create and maintain the strategic partnership between business needs and technology delivery and lead the team in creating service solutions using the latest as well as legacy technologies. This individual will help build a versatile team that is in touch with the market and passionate about new technologies, while at the same time able to understand the needs of our customers and how emerging technology can improve customer experience.
• Lead a technical team in achieving and maintaining alignment of delivery success criteria with business partners
• Coach, develop, and inspire team members and sustain an environment in which they can thrive as members of a cohesive and high-performing team
• Assist the team in problem resolution around development, support and blockers within the day-to-day activities
• Effectively manage and deliver work requests and projects within committed budget, schedule and quality for individual projects while also meeting overall department performance goals
• Ensure technology solutions align with architectural and evolving security standards
• Collaborate with senior business and technology leaders to drive important initiatives
• Plan project staffing, forecast budget, and communicate progress to senior IT and Business leadership
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of application and life cycle management experience
• .NET, noSQL, AWS cloud experience at a high level to assist staff
• Experience as a manager/people leader
• Proven track record of ownership and successful delivery
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly present ideas to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to quickly triage and drive the resolution effort for production support situations
• Passionate about the growth, development, and success of team members
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
• Experience working with operations/business critical, high-availability systems
• Application management in a mix of cloud and on-prem infrastructure
• Airline industry knowledge or experience
The base pay range for this role is $112,480.00 to $146,540.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, 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. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, ****** orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager - IT Applications Development position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
