Applications Development Manager

Piper Companies; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Job summary

An award-winning, technology-driven insurance company is looking for an Applications Development Manager to lead critical application projects. This role involves overseeing application stability, managing releases, and making architectural decisions that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT and project management, with a strong background in insurance platforms. This innovative firm offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for flexibility while ensuring that the development teams are inspired and high-performing. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in IT with a focus on application support and development.
• 5 years of project management experience with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Align business needs with application development for strategic goals.
• Lead development teams and manage digital releases and updates.

Skills

Application Support

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Applications Development Manager to join an award-winning, technology-driven insurance company located in Durham, NC through a hybrid work schedule. The Applications Development Manager will oversee critical applications, ensuring stability and performance, while leading new developments, aligning with business needs, managing releases and updates, making key architectural decisions, recommending improvements, and inspiring development teams.

Responsibilities of the Applications Development Manager include:

• Align business needs with application development to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Prioritize and manage digital releases, updates, and software implementations.
• Architect system solutions and execute detailed project plans.
• Recommend and implement improvements for various application components.
• Lead and inspire development teams to achieve high performance.
• Oversee vendor relationships and manage vendor performance.

Qualifications for the Applications Development Manager include:

• 6+ years of experience in IT, focusing on application support and development.
• Strong background in managing the life cycle of development, testing, and deployment.
• 5 years of project management experience, demonstrating leadership and organizational skills.
• 3 years of experience with insurance platforms, particularly in annuities and life insurance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelors degree in related field, Master's preferred.
• Must work onsite 3 days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation for the Applications Development Manager include:

• $140,000 - 160,000
• Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Holiday, PTO, and Sick Leave if required by law.

This job opens for applications on March 28th, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.