Application Development Program Manager

The Application Development Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple complex application development projects and programs. This role requires a strong blend of technical understanding, program management expertise, and leadership skills to drive cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of application development programs, from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Strategic Alignment: Work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and technical leads to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables that align with the organization's strategic goals.
• Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive program plans, including detailed schedules, resource allocation, risk management strategies, and communication plans. Oversee the execution of project tasks, ensuring timely completion and quality.
• Team Management: Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to project managers and development teams within the program.
• Stakeholder Communication: Establish and maintain strong relationships with all key stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status, risks, and challenges. Facilitate effective communication across teams and departments.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues. Develop contingency plans and escalate critical concerns to senior management when necessary.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that development processes adhere to best practices and standards, leading to high-quality, scalable, and maintainable applications.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve program management processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Budget Management: Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial targets are met.
• Vendor Management: If applicable, manage relationships with third-party vendors and contractors involved in the program.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • 12 years of experience in program management, with a significant focus on application development or software engineering.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex software projects or programs.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, SAFe) are highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Program Management Expertise: Strong understanding of program and project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), modern development technologies, architectures (e.g., microservices, cloud-native), and best practices (e.g., DevOps, CI/CD).
• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Risk Management: Proficient in identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks.
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to manage expectations and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana, ) and collaboration tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with financial services industry or similar regulated environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with data analytics and reporting for program performance.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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