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Manager of Applications Development

Robert Half • Remote • Posted 8 days ago

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Remote • Full-time • Contract • Mid Level Manager

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Robert Half is offering a long-term contract or contract to hire employment opportunity for a Manager of Applications Development for a faith based organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role is crucial in the tech industry, focusing on the strategic direction, coordination, and oversight of application design, development, and implementation. The position is open to fully remote candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Hiring, leading, and managing both internal and outsourced development teams, providing technical expertise and strategic direction.
  • Coordinating and overseeing activities related to application design, development, and implementation.
  • Initiating and prioritizing project requests and timelines to ensure deadlines are met and budget is maintained.
  • Guiding internal and external teams to deliver on intended business value and developing and enforcing best practices and technology standards across the organization.
  • Overseeing the complete development lifecycle of software systems, including requirements gathering, database management, testing, and support.
  • Evaluating emerging technologies and aligning them with business goals, as well as managing relationships with vendors and external partners.
  • Developing and managing teams supporting different products or lines of business.
  • Collaborating with leadership on strategic direction for systems and technical architecture.
  • Managing the integrity and changes to application development servers and databases.
  • Leveraging skills in Atlassian Jira, Cloud Technologies, CRM, Database, EO/IR systems, AB Testing, Agile Scrum, API Development, Application Development, Data Warehousing, SQL, Cloud integrations, Cloud native application development, and DevOps.

Qualifications

Required

  • Demonstrable experience in managing application development teams.
  • Proficient in Atlassian Jira, CRM, Database management, and EO/IR systems.
  • Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with AB testing and Agile Scrum methodologies.
  • Expertise in API development and application development.
  • Familiarity with data warehousing and SQL.
  • Experience with cloud technologies including cloud integrations and cloud native application development.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in project management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

About Robert Half

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.

Full Job Description

Description

We are offering a long-term contract or contract to hire employment opportunity for a Manager of Applications Development for a faith based organization in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. This role is pivotal in the tech industry, specifically in the field of application development. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the strategic direction, coordination, and oversight of application design, development, and implementation. This role is open to fully remote candidates.

Responsibilities:

- Hiring, leading, and managing both internal and outsourced development teams, providing technical expertise and strategic direction.

- Coordinating and overseeing activities related to application design, development, and implementation.

- Initiating and prioritizing project requests and timelines to ensure deadlines are met and budget is maintained.

- Guiding internal and external teams to deliver on intended business value and developing and enforcing best practices and technology standards across the organization.

- Overseeing the complete development lifecycle of software systems, including requirements gathering, database management, testing, and support.

- Evaluating emerging technologies and aligning them with business goals, as well as managing relationships with vendors and external partners.

- Developing and managing teams supporting different products or lines of business.

- Collaborating with leadership on strategic direction for systems and technical architecture.

- Managing the integrity and changes to application development servers and databases.

- Leveraging skills in Atlassian Jira, Cloud Technologies, CRM, Database, EO/IR systems, AB Testing, Agile Scrum, API Development, Application Development, Data Warehousing, SQL, Cloud integrations, Cloud native application development, and DevOps.

Requirements - Demonstrable experience in managing application development teams.

- Proficient in Atlassian Jira, CRM, Database management, and EO/IR systems.

- Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with AB testing and Agile Scrum methodologies.

- Expertise in API development and application development.

- Familiarity with data warehousing and SQL.

- Experience with cloud technologies including cloud integrations and cloud native application development.

- Strong understanding of DevOps practices.

- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in project management.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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