Manager, IT Development

Company: Interstate All Battery Center
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch.be your best selfAt Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us!Purpose of Job:Responsible for leading resources through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle. The Manager will assist in the planning, organizing, and managing of the development and implementation of application releases and major projects. The Manager is also responsible for performance management and coaching a team of developers.Job Components:

• Manage efforts necessary to identify and define Business Requirements/Functional Specifications in applications and surrounding / interfacing systems. This requires working with management and TM's in multiple departments.
• Requirement Management - review of product integration, verification and validation of business requirements using defined business tools. This includes decision analysis and resolution to identify the solution that not only meets the business need but also minimizes risk and impacts to budget.
• Attend and back up, when needed, Leadership meetings.
• Obtain agreement from appropriate department management regarding the usability of enhancements. This requires the manager to become familiar with all functionality delivered within a release, and to be able to explain it to our business customers.
• Coordinate and oversee system integration testing to support release implementations using defined testing methodologies.
• Responsible for coordination and oversight in the release hand offs to Operations, Service Desk, Integrated Customer Solutions or Business Customer for user acceptance testing and support.
• Performance manage and coach direct reports to identify needed skill sets and growth opportunities.
• Communicate to our business customers and the team of high level goals as well as current issues, accomplishments, and plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for our customers and vendors. Engage in conversation as requested with external contacts regarding the application systems.
• Work on and coordinate special projects as requested.
• Provide support and back-up to the senior leadership.
• Establish goals and complete performance evaluations for all direct reporting team members.
• Develop and mentor staff by providing opportunities for growth. This is accomplished through delegation, training (internal and external), and assignment to various project teams in addition to timely feedback.
• Educate staff on corporate and department direction and goalQualifications:
  • College degree in computer related field or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in application development and integration..
  • Minimum 2 years' personnel management experience
  • Preferred: Minimum 1 year project management experience.
  • Work effectively in team environment.Scope Data :
    • Manage up to 4 employees
    • Carries out manager responsibilities in accordance with IBSA policies and applicable laws.
    • Scope includes planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Work Environment :
      • May frequently sit; use hands to type; use hands to handle or feel objects, tool, or control.
      • Occasionally required to physically move from one location to another.
      • Noise level is usually quiet.
      • Occasionally required to stand or walk.Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Interstate Batteries' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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