Application Manager

• →Accountable for overseeing the Application Engineering team operations, enhancing workflow efficiency, and maintaining high productivity levels.
• →Responsible for overseeing strategic planning and execution to align application engineering initiatives with organizational goals and objectives, ensuring long-term success and innovation.
• →Oversee the design, development, and deployment of software applications and systems supporting various business and insurance processes.
• →Drives the implementation of new features and functionalities based on business requirements, enhancing the user experience and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems to minimize operational disruptions.
• →Fosters a collaborative environment among business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements, providing regular updates on project status and progress.
• →Oversee the adoption and integration of cutting-edge technology best practices to significantly enhance operational performance, scalability, and resilience across the organization.
• →Provides strategic mentorship and guidance to team members, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• →Continuously evaluates, adopts, and implements industry-leading best practices to maintain a competitive edge and drive technological advancements.
• →May oversee the assessment and procurement of technology solutions that best meet business requirements.
• →Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: Generally, 10+ years of experience in software development and/or application development, including a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience. 

Scope of Job/Qualifications: Typically manages 2 or more reports. Contributes to the development of strategies, performance targets, and policies and procedures. Collaborate with management to understand workforce needs and position the organization as a preferred employer. Accountable for identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance and ensure the efficiency and quality of application services. Exhibits expert proficiency in multiple programming languages, cloud platforms, and modern development frameworks. Offers expert consultancy on the organization's business and technology operations. Responsible for ensuring robust and scalable architectural solutions that align with business objectives.   Exhibits expert analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot highly complex software issues.  Demonstrates expert understanding of machine learning concepts and their software engineering implications. Responsible for managing staff performance and coaching, making decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management. Plans and ensure that the team meets budget and performance targets.