Development Manager - Java & Agile Delivery

American Express Global Business Travel; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amex GBT in Manila seeks a Development Manager to lead a development team, aligning technology delivery with business goals in an agile setup. You will partner with product, security and vendor teams to drive product features and lifecycle, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and clear performance metrics.

The role requires 5–10 years in development management, Java proficiency, and experience with travel distribution systems.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of development management in a Java environment.
• Experience with agile lifecycle management and project management.
• Familiarity with scalable architectures of complex systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of automated and manual testing techniques.
• Experience with travel distribution systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development team for one vertical within the team.
• Support delivery and lifecycle of technology ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Partner with business unit customers, Product Managers, Security & Risk management, external clients and vendors to deliver product functionalities.
• Project manage the development of products, SLAs, and client support.
• Coordinate with Product, engineering, and vendor teams to size product needs and drive delivery.
• Create and maintain technical process documentation.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and resolve product lead issues.
• Define and supervise performance metrics; work in an Agile environment.

Skills

Java

Agile

Project management

Architecture

Analytical thinking

Testing techniques

Stakeholder management

Tools

GDS

Amadeus

Travelport

Job description

Amex GBT in Manila seeks a Development Manager to lead a development team, aligning technology delivery with business goals in an agile setup. You will partner with product, security and vendor teams to drive product features and lifecycle, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and clear performance metrics.

The role requires 5–10 years in development management, Java proficiency, and experience with travel distribution systems.