United Airlines · 5 hours ago
Sr Manager - IT Applicaton Development
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $183K/yr
7+ years expUnited Airlines is seeking a Senior Manager of IT Application Development to lead a team focused on developing innovative solutions for the DT Maintenance Planning Team. This role involves driving technological advancements, managing resources, and ensuring successful program execution while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure the successful execution of programs, resource management, and day-to-day operations
Establish goals for the team and individuals, including performance reviews and career and performance plans
Plan for short and long-term resource needs (internally and externally) to ensure the right number of resources and skills are available to meet project goals and deadlines
Evaluate and suggest improvements to the organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities
Engage, collaborate, and partner with technical and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and user expectations and lead the development of solutions that meet functional and technical requirements
Collaborate with United's business and IT leadership teams and product subject matter experts to establish the product's long-term vision, goals, and strategy
Develop multi-year product development strategies and tactical plans
Share knowledge and work together to generate innovative solutions to problems
Align with business partners on delivery success criteria and ensure technology solutions follow architectural standards
Provide delivery estimates and business case updates to support overall IT performance metrics, monthly project status reporting, and quarterly resource planning review
Foster open communication within the IT team and across departments to ensure alignment and the successful delivery of cross-functional initiatives
Develop and manage the program budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation to support strategic initiatives and operational need
Track and report on key performance metrics, making data-driving decisions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team
Evaluate, implement, and manage SaaS-based solutions and develop in-house cloud-based solutions
Identify technical obstacles early and collaborate closely with the team to find innovative solutions
Responsible for escalating, assisting, and following up on resolving issues related to the delivery of technology solutions
Ensure that Agile methodologies are implemented following best practices and that continuous improvements are made as needed
Also, ensure compliance with code scanning and other security protocols during development and release
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree - Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field
7+ years of relevant experience
Proven experience leading and developing IT teams, with a strong focus on leadership, mentorship, and team development
Experience implementing SaaS solutions or building applications using AWS cloud
Leadership experience managing multiple cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
A mindset for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
Advanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management, and other related disciplines/processes
Well-versed in Agile development and requirements management processes
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
Preferred
Master's degree in business or technology
Understanding of system architecture principles, including the ability to design scalable and reliable solutions
Understanding of product management principles, including the product operating model
Experience with Agile, SDLC, product management, and technology strategy
Experience with tools like Jira and ServiceNow
Experience with enterprise scale DT initiatives and agile transformation
Experience with maintenance planning of industrial fleets of assets
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Accident & disability
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Commuter
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k)
Flight privileges
Company
United Airlines
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-01-25IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Leskinen
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Deneen DeFiore
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
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