IT Manager, Application Development
Company: Michigan Farm Bureau
Location: Lansing
Posted on: November 18, 2024
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IT Manager, Application Development
US-MI-Lansing
Job ID: 2024-6188
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Information Technology
Farm Bureau Center
Overview
IT Manager, Application Development ObjectiveTo lead the
development and support of team members related to application
software development. Collaborate with business and technical areas
to deliver software and systems that meet or exceed the goals of
the business. To identify, initiate action, and implement
Information Technology (IT) Division process improvements.
Responsibilities
IT Manager, Application Development ResponsibilitiesProvide
effective management and leadership to application developers at
all levels. Develop and build a team of application developers to
support assigned enterprise systems.Establish effective working
relationships with business partners and IT Managers.Collaborate
with business partners, operations, vendors, system integrators,
and other IT teams to facilitate the development of business
application software throughout the software development
lifecycle.Communicate, clearly and concisely, the job expectations
and service standards for departmental and individual performances.
Set expectations, encourage efficiencies, and ensure quality of
work is met.Select, promote, discipline, and terminate employees in
accordance with corporate guidelines. Guide and coach employees in
setting professional development goals and building plans to meet
those goals. Utilizing an employee self-appraisal and feedback,
write and deliver performance appraisals to detail progress. Manage
resources to ensure that assignments are in line with business
strategies and corporate priorities. Help define, estimate, and
prioritize projects and maintenance activities. Participate in the
development and updating of resource plans.Negotiate contract
terms, conditions, and price of proposed software, professional
services and training solutions as needed to support business
objectives. Prepare proposals and recommendations for senior
management as requested.Be knowledgeable of technological changes
in application packages, best practices, development tools, systems
analysis techniques, testing tools and techniques, project
methodologies, hardware and operating systems which support
business objectives.Facilitate and or participate in discussion to
ensure open lines of communication with Project Management Office,
project managers and other key roles on corporate plan projects.
Participate in escalated topics and issues as needed.Monitor
workloads and make staffing recommendations to ensure a high level
of customer experience and aid in the retention of staff. Resource
team members to corporate plan projects as needed.Establish and
integrate departmental measures, metrics, and targets to drive
performance and monitor results.Establish, monitor and report on an
annual operating budget.Be knowledgeable of business practices of
the organization. Stay abreast of current and future industry
trends and developments that will assist in meeting objectives.
Serve as technical lead on division and corporate plan projects or
system outages. Coordinate technical tasks and work closely with
leadership. Work closely with Internal Audit on processes or
guidelines when requested.Participate in the development of
departmental and division planning, and other strategic documents
which support business objectives.
Qualifications
IT Manager, Application Development Qualifications
RequiredBachelor's degree in computer science or related field is
preferred, or equivalent work experience may be
considered.Designations in AINS and/or FLMI required or are
actively being pursued. One to three years of management
experience, or a minimum five years of team leadership experience
required.Knowledge of information technology concepts, techniques
and processes required.Familiarity with the relationship between
hardware, software, networks, security, and general business
processes required.General knowledge of insurance company
operations required.Proven ability to build and maintain
constructive business relationships.Record of project and staff
development successes.PreferredThree or more years of technology
leadership experience in a property/casualty or life insurance
company preferred.This is a Hybrid position working both remotely
from the State of Michigan and from the Farm Bureau Home Office
located in Lansing, Michigan.Farm Bureau offers a full benefit
package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.PM19
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran.
Compensation details: 106341-136117 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Michigan Farm Bureau, Grand Rapids , IT Manager, Application Development, IT / Software / Systems , Lansing, Michigan
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