Application Development Manager

Introduction

\r\nLooking for a rewarding career in the fast-paced technology industry? Look no further! \r\nThe Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware’s central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services.�\r\nEmployment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with 'best in class IT companies' offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field.\r\nIn addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale.\r\nTo learn more visit DTI’s Website at https://dti.delaware.gov/\r\nDTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.\r\n

Summary Statement

Principal responsibilities include overall management of the stated discipline for which the incumbent's team is responsible: software development, project management, or quality assurance. This position will be responsible for applying creative energies to resolve problems and issues, and to manage and develop staff. Responsibilities also include applying and encouraging leading-edge thinking, prioritizing value-adding initiatives, and providing close technical management of the process and managing/mentoring software development, ERP software development/configuration, project management, or quality assurance team members.\r\nResponsibilities may include managing the entire software development life cycle, assisting client agencies in prioritization of maintenance and enhancement projects, and resource allocation. Responsibilities will include career development of the team including training plans, performance appraisals and scorecards, and generally overseeing the design, construction, quality, and/or management of applications software development and enhancement projects.\r\nThe ideal candidate will be an experienced manager with a minimum of 5 years of management experience, preferably in the IT arena, with particular emphasis on the specific discipline for which the incumbent is responsible. The ideal candidate must be a fast learner with excellent communication, documentation, and follow-up skills, and must be comfortable speaking in front of audiences, technical and non-technical alike, at all levels of the organization.\r\nThe ideal candidate must be able to resolve conflicts within the team and interface directly with other SDMs, with the Team Leader, and with counterparts in other agencies in order to accomplish stated objectives. The ideal candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team. Must be able to work with other members of a world-class Application Delivery Team to deliver software solutions on time and on budget.\r\n

Job Requirements

Job Requirements for Application Development Manager\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n\r\n Possess a bachelor’s degree in IT or related field\r\n Possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the IT industry and at least 5 years in managing projects, people, and processes\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory fingerprint based criminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.\r\nAll applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DTI participates in the Federal E-Verify system where we will provide the federal government with each Executive Branch new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.� For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources web page.\r\nDTI does not provide employment-based sponsorship.\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\n

Benefits

DTI’s Benefits to include:\r\nGroup Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care), Long & Short Term�Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.\r\n21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.\r\nTuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually.\r\nState funded learning opportunities, mentor programs and professional development opportunities.\r\nEmployee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.\r\nEmployer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.\r\n�\r\nTo learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at�https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/agencies/index.shtml.�\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.� For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please keep your contact information current.� You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.�\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting�delawarerelay.com.�\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�\r\n

Selection Plan

Ongoing Application Review\r\n