Manager - IT Applications Development

Job overview and responsibilities

The Manager – IT Applications Development is responsible for the supervision of a team of employees and contractors in the development, implementation, and maintenance of critical systems that support baggage. This technical manager will create and maintain the strategic partnership between business needs and technology delivery and lead the team in creating service solutions using the latest as well as legacy technologies. This individual will help build a versatile team that is in touch with the market and passionate about new technologies, while at the same time able to understand the needs of our customers and how emerging technology can improve customer experience.

• Lead a technical team in achieving and maintaining alignment of delivery success criteria with business partners
• Coach, develop, and inspire team members and sustain an environment in which they can thrive as members of a cohesive and high-performing team
• Assist the team in problem resolution around development, support and blockers within the day-to-day activities
• Effectively manage and deliver work requests and projects within committed budget, schedule and quality for individual projects while also meeting overall department performance goals
• Ensure technology solutions align with architectural and evolving security standards
• Collaborate with senior business and technology leaders to drive important initiatives
• Plan project staffing, forecast budget, and communicate progress to senior IT and Business leadership