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Job Summary

Manages applications development projects or multiple concurrent projects from inception to completion. Directly, or through subordinates, directs the day-to-day activities of project staff and handles all related personnel supervisory tasks. Interfaces with end-customers to ascertain requirements and develops solution approaches which maximize end-customer benefit in the most cost effective manner. Establishes priorities and tracks project progress and ensures that deadlines and budgets are met. Participates in the development of long-range strategic plans. Implementations may involve customized development or the selection and implementation of package software or both.

Emphasis of this position focuses on effective project management, customer relations, personnel supervision and development and strategic planning. Detailed analysis, design and implementation work can be handled through subordinate staff or directly by the manager. This position retains its software development capabilities. Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities while maintaining control over quality of results and costs is essential. Success is measured by incumbent's ability to deliver quality results, on time, and in a cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements sophisticated and complex information systems that complement strategic business processes.
• Leads efforts to develop and redesign information systems by identifying synergies, simplifying complex processes, conceptualize/visualize new processes and identify quantifiable metrics.
• Leads and/or contributes to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, project hardware and software requirements, and implementation of project plans.
• Develops standards, procedures, and methodologies.
• Develops project/task scope definition, test plans, implementation plans, project budgets, project plans and contingency plans.
• Functions as an internal consultant and innovator.
• Influences decisions based on business unit expertise, is astute at assessing risk and identifying options.
• Directs and supervises subordinate lead business consultants, lead application analysts, application analysts and other IT support staff.
• Provides coaching and mentoring for I/T staff and internal customers.
• Provides input into IT decision-making and strategic planning processes.
• Works on complex enterprise-wide systems and issues, translating complex concepts for peers and customers.
• Improves current systems by studying processes, procedures, and problems. Designs modifications, recommending best practices.
• Will be granted limited decision-making authority.
• Maintains the ability to develop and deploy software / technology solutions to meet the requirements of individual projects.

  Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology or other applicable area is required; MBA in Business or Computer Science is beneficial
• Minimum of 15 years of experience leading comprehensive IT projects and systems with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing technical implementation teams is required
• Working and project implementation experience of mobile development applications including native Ios and Android
• Working and project implementation experience of Java-based CMS systems
• Working knowledge of progressive web application (PWA) capabilities and successful implementation experience
• Experience with the following technologies considered a plus:
  • Bloomreach / Hippo CMS
  • Hybris / SAP Commerce
  • Swift iOS Development
  • AWS IOT platform
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision, resolving challenging process/procedural problems.
• Possesses an understanding of the applicability of current and emerging technologies used to deploy business system solutions.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, leadership skills and extensive track record working cross functionally at multiple organizational levels (from Sr VP / VP level to shop floor supervisors).
• Strong leadership skills within the project team and history of successfully partnering with executives, business stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
• Must have demonstrated skills in leading and coaching significant business process change.
• Ability to establish and articulate a vision, set goals, develop strategies, execute projects, and track / measure results.
• Successful track record of collaboration within organizations as well history of successfully leading and motivating IT staff.
• Strong negotiating and consensus building abilities.
• Ability to work effectively across internal functional areas in situations where clear parameters may not exist.
• Proven track record of successful, full-scale web application projects from a leadership and development perspective, preferably using the Agile development methodology