Mgr, Applications Development

BHE Bonn Hungary Electronics Ltd.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BHE Bonn Hungary Electronics Ltd. seeks a Manager, Applications Development to lead a diverse team of software engineers, analysts and project managers in delivering complex, in-house and vendor systems across multiple platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, eight years of programming or systems analysis experience with supervisory responsibilities, and strong communication, interpersonal and project management skills. On-call availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; typical requirement four years without a degree.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
• Interpersonal skills and customer relationship abilities are crucial.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities are important for success.
• Project management capability is needed to prioritize and balance multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse team of software engineers, systems and business analysts, PMs and architects.
• Deliver quality technical solutions across multiple platforms in a timely manner.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with stakeholders to align on requirements and priorities.
• Possibly maintain CIP credentialing for access to critical assets depending on scope.
• Be available for periodic on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems or computer science

Job description

The manager, applications development is responsible for the suite of complex, in-house developed and vendor systems used across multiple technical platforms. The manager will manage directly and indirectly a diverse team of technology professionals including software engineers, systems and business analysts, project managers and solutions architects to deliver quality technical solutions to complex business needs in a timely manner.

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Eight years’ experience in programming or systems analysis, including three years supervisory/management responsibilities preferred.

Knowledge of IT terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.

Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills.

Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Project management skills; the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently.

Depending on the scope of applications managed the position may require maintaining proper CIP credentialing for access to critical assets.

Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities.