Manager - IT Applications Development
United Airlines · Houston, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $146,540 / year
- Houston, TX
Job highlights
- Lead application development for critical TechOps systems.
- Manage and develop a high-performing technical team.
- Ensure alignment of technology with business needs.
- Oversee project delivery within budget and schedule.
- Drive innovation in application development.
About the role
Job Overview and Responsibilities
The Manager – IT Applications Development oversees a team of employees and contractors responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining critical systems that support TechOps Application. This technical leader establishes and sustains strategic alignment between business requirements and technology solutions, guiding the team in delivering services using both modern and legacy technologies. The role involves building an adaptable team that stays current with market trends, embraces emerging technologies, and understands customer needs to enhance the overall customer experience through innovative technology solutions.- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
**What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):**- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of application delivery and life cycle management experience
- Demonstrated history of taking ownership and delivering successful outcomes
- Excellent planning and organizational capabilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Capability to rapidly assess and lead resolution efforts for production support issues
- Committed to fostering team member growth, development, and success
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Experience working with operations/business critical, high-availability systems
- Application management in a mix of cloud and on-prem infrastructure
- Airline industry knowledge or experience
Key skills/competency
- IT Applications Development Manager
- Application Delivery
- Life Cycle Management
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Strategic Alignment
- Technology Solutions
- Customer Experience
- Problem-Solving
Skills & topics
- IT Applications Development Manager
- Application Delivery
- Life Cycle Management
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Technology Management
- Software Development Management
- IT Management
- TechOps
- United Airlines
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 4+ years of application delivery and life cycle management experience, and showcase successful project outcomes.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your ability to coach, develop, and inspire technical teams, demonstrating your strategic alignment skills.
- Quantify achievements: Provide examples of managing projects within budget, schedule, and quality constraints.
- Address requirements directly: Ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet both minimum and preferred qualifications, including any airline industry experience.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities, especially in production support scenarios.
Technical preparation
Review application delivery and life cycle management best practices.,Understand modern and legacy technology stacks.,Familiarize with cloud and on-premise infrastructure concepts.,Prepare to discuss system architecture and security standards.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you led a technical team to success.,How do you foster growth and development in your team?,Share an experience managing a project's budget and schedule.,How do you ensure technology aligns with business needs?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of the IT Applications Development Manager at United Airlines?
- The IT Applications Development Manager at United Airlines is responsible for overseeing a team that develops, implements, and maintains critical systems supporting TechOps Applications. This includes ensuring strategic alignment between business requirements and technology solutions, managing project delivery, and fostering team growth.
- What qualifications are essential for the IT Applications Development Manager role at United Airlines?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, over 4 years of application delivery and life cycle management experience, demonstrated success in delivering outcomes, strong planning and organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship is also required.
- Does United Airlines offer sponsorship for the IT Applications Development Manager position?
- No, United Airlines requires candidates for the IT Applications Development Manager position to be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
- What is the salary range for the IT Applications Development Manager at United Airlines?
- The base pay range for this role is $112,480.00 to $146,540.00 annually. This range is dependent on factors like experience, education, and skills, and the position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
- What benefits does United Airlines offer for the IT Applications Development Manager position?
- United Airlines offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident & disability coverage, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays and time off, 401(k), and flight privileges.
- How can I demonstrate my suitability for the IT Applications Development Manager role during the application process?
- To demonstrate your suitability, tailor your resume to highlight your application delivery and project management experience, showcase your leadership and team development skills, and quantify your achievements in delivering successful outcomes. Be prepared to discuss your problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- What kind of technical environment can I expect as an IT Applications Development Manager at United Airlines?
- You can expect to work with a mix of modern and legacy technologies, managing applications in both cloud and on-premise infrastructure environments. Experience with operations/business critical, high-availability systems is also beneficial.