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Manager, Applications Development - Information Services

This position manages and provides appropriate administration for all activities and functions of the Information Services Department's programmers and database analysts and is also responsible for the development of and adherence to Information Services policies and procedures.  Assist the Department Director in planning and coordinating departmental initiatives and projects, internal and external to the Information Services department.  Provide effective leadership and technical assistance to all personnel within this management jurisdiction. 

DUTIES: Recommends to the Director and the Associate Director, the prioritization of application development projects, allocation of development resources, and appropriate architecture for the applications.  In coordination with IS Management, recommends to the Director, software implementation strategies for each project.  Also recommends, in coordination with other Department managers, the development software required to meet user requirements.  Make recommendations on establishment of or changes to existing departmental policies, procedures and standards.  Manages all senior programmer analysts, database analysts, programmers, and contractors responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of software systems under the responsibility of the department.  Directs both internal/external project resources to achieve business solutions within project guidelines.  Makes recommendations regarding hiring and retention of staff.  Assists with assignments, motivates, evaluates, and develops training plans for assigned staff.  Manages the development of specifications for new application development, application modifications or off-the-shelf packages based on user requests.  Determine the implementation approach for the software developed or selected and any modifications necessary.  Ensures specifications to develop new software programs or modifications to existing software accurately reflect the requirements and achieve the appropriate results.    Ensures configuration management and quality assurance policies and procedures are implemented, kept current and complied with.  Maintains a high standard of order and cleanliness for spaces within this management jurisdiction.  Works closely with Project Manager on Enterprise projects and any special projects requiring cross-team personnel, such as Conventions.  Manages and assists with developing and maintaining project plans and project budgets.  Works with team members to assist in problem resolution and skills and knowledge development.  Works closely with the release and infrastructure support teams to ensure that the team is following an integrated plan.  Continues education on emerging technologies via professional organizations, technical or functional reference manuals and magazines, and other external sources. Transitions knowledge to IS staff.  Suggests ways to improve the department's procedures and standards based on process analysis, results evaluation, and information gained from external sources.  Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Business and five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in a management position or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:  State of the art knowledge of design, analysis, selection, and implementation of software systems.  Knowledge of applications development procedures, methodology and tools.  Ability to stay apprised of and quickly acquire an in-depth understanding of emerging application development technologies and concepts.  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  Must possess superior personnel management skills and good interpersonal skills.  Must have strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, planning, and project quality management skills.  Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  Ability to analyze and manage multiple technical projects.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office software including, but not limited to, MSWord, MSProject, MSExcel, and MSPowerPoint.  Demonstrated managerial skill with experience in working across an organizational structure.  Experience in major, complex projects, Project management, and integration of resources, budget controls, and contract oversight.

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