United Airlines - Chicago, IL

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Senior
Chicago, IL
Air Transportation

About the position

The Senior Manager of IT Application Development at United Airlines is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a new internal flight planning system, which is crucial for the company's growth strategy. This role involves hands-on leadership in designing, analyzing, and developing scalable technology solutions while managing a team dedicated to digital transformation. The position emphasizes solutions architecture, Agile development, and driving organizational change to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based applications.
  • Manage a portfolio of technology projects to ensure timely delivery within budget and quality standards.
  • Oversee multiple vendor development teams assigned to projects and core support.
  • Collaborate with business and technology leadership to define product vision and strategy.
  • Engage with technical and business collaborators to develop solutions that meet requirements.
  • Align with business partners on success criteria for technology solutions.
  • Provide delivery estimates and project updates for performance metrics and reporting.
  • Identify and resolve technical obstacles early in the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies and continuous improvement processes.
  • Empower and develop team members through coaching and performance reviews.
  • Plan resources effectively to meet project goals and schedules.
  • 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 with 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 inspire a team.
  • Project management skills are beneficial.
  • Continuous learning mentality and awareness of industry trends and technologies.
  • Sophisticated knowledge in software development life cycle and quality assurance processes.
  • Well-versed in Agile development and requirements management.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

  • Parental leave
  • 401k
  • Space available travel privileges
  • Employee-run Business Resource Group communities
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