Description
Job Summary
Ensure the ongoing development, enhancement and implementation of applications. Oversees and manages several teams of associates in the development, implementation and ongoing support of existing and new software applications and hardware platforms. Works closely with end-user groups to ensure operational stability and that new applications meet the practical needs of the company.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
Builds relationship with key users to identify and resolve business issues.
Manages system development and support activities to meet user needs in a timely and cost effective manner while ensuring the right things get done as per the governance process.
Manages and tracks the progress of multiple development projects. Oversees project management and administration that includes work plans, resource planning and control, preparing status reports, and preparing annual budgets.
Communicates status of development design to supervisors and end users.Selects, develops and motivates assigned staff.
Nature and Scope
Solutions require analysis and investigation.
Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles and practical experience.
Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Essential Skills
Education and Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 7+ years experience in related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
Seven + years experience in related field is preferred, over 3 years of which are in a management capacity.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred.
Experience driving the implementation of Business Intelligence solutions and operational reporting solutions.
Experience with Oracle databases and applications.
Strong project management and client relationship management experience preferred.
Experience with Oracle OBIEE or EIS reporting applications is a plus.
Experience with Microstrategy reporting is a plus.