United Airlines - Houston, TX

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Senior
Houston, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Air Transportation

About the position

As the Senior Manager of IT Application Development at United Airlines, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing a new internal flight planning system that is integral to the company's growth strategy. This position involves leading a team focused on digital transformation, emphasizing solutions architecture, Agile development, and driving organizational change. You will manage multiple vendor development teams, align with business partners, and ensure the delivery of high-quality technology solutions that meet functional and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team dedicated to digital transformation and the development of a new internal flight planning system.
  • Manage a portfolio of technology projects to ensure delivery within budget and schedule.
  • Oversee multiple vendor development teams assigned to projects and core support.
  • Collaborate with business and DT leadership teams to define product vision and strategy.
  • Engage with technical and business collaborators to understand requirements and lead solution development.
  • Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and continuous improvement processes.
  • Empower, coach, and develop team members, promoting a culture of learning.
  • Perform resource planning to ensure the right skills are available for project goals.
  • Assess and recommend improvements to organizational structure and roles.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Management, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in web development, content management systems, and architecture.
  • Experience in common architecture frameworks such as Microservices and API management.
  • Experience in designing or building applications using AWS cloud architecture and services.
  • Understanding of system architecture principles for scalable and reliable solutions.
  • 7+ years of application development experience (.Net Core, SQL, JavaScript, React, etc.).
  • Leadership experience with the ability to guide and inspire a team.
  • Project management skills are beneficial.
  • Continuous learning mentality and staying updated on industry trends.
  • Sophisticated technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle and quality assurance processes.
  • Well versed in Agile development and requirements management processes.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree
  • AWS certification
  • Practical experience in developing and architecting highly integrated systems.
  • Leadership experience in managing large, multi-functional teams or projects.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package including parental leave and 401k.
  • Privileges like space available travel.
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