Manager - Application Development

Position Description

Primary purpose:
This position is responsible for leading and directing the application architecture, application development, support and project management activities related to business applications. The Manager makes independent decisions regarding work assignments and personnel training; participates in the budgeting and forecasting activities related to IT resources and software for both internally written and third party business applications. Direction received is in the form of corporate goals, annual objectives and company policy. It is required that this person have excellent communication and organizational skills to keep up with the day-to-day activity and respond timely to users requests.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Work directly with middle to senior management as well as employees throughout corporate area.
  
• Leverage staff appropriately and contribute to staff development.
  
• Ensure area is in compliance with published policies and procedures for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance purposes.
  
• Manage project schedules, capital AFEs, and a staff of up to 10 to 12 individuals.
  
• Experience in analyzing performance metrics, risks, and controls.
  
• Group facilitation and presentation skills.
  
• Design deliverables and proposals that address end-user needs (incl., scoping work products that meet or exceed client expectations).
  
• Develop employee's skills, evaluate performance and provide feedback, and oversee resolution of employee relations issues.
  
• Consult with IT management to prioritize projects for business and technical needs.
  
• Assign, coordinate and review work of staff.
  
• Ensure projects are completed within designated time frames and tracks and reports progress to upper management.
  
• Ensure efficiency, quality and delivery timeliness of software that is developed for the supported business area(s).
  
• Establish, plan, and administer the overall company policies and team goals/objectives.
  
• Work with IT management team to analyze operation and efficiency of the IT group and recommend process improvements.
  
• Work with 3rd party service and staffing providers as appropriate.
  
• Participates in special projects or task forces as opportunities arise.
  
• Work closely with their customers in defining customer requirements in designing, developing, and implementing business application systems.
  
• Initiates and supports improvement plans for employees to succeed in their efforts to achieve the goals of the department.
  
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.
• Develops close working relationships, access and responsiveness with clients.

Position Requirements

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent professional experience.
  

Experience / Specific Knowledge:

• Over five years' work experience leading resources in software development or business management efforts.
  
• Work experience in analyzing performance metrics, risks, and controls.
  
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  
• Knowledge with Microsoft Reporting Solutions.
  
• Proven ability to interpret information gathered, and develop and present (orally and in writing) sound business conclusions.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage toward budget and work plan goals.
  

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Must have proven leadership skills, team-oriented, and a proactive and optimistic management style.
  
• Ability to develop high performing and highly motivated work teams.
  
• Solid leadership, communication, motivation and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage project(s) that will include working with individuals with varying disciplines, backgrounds and experience level.
  
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required. Ability to present ideas, proposals and results to business segment leaders
  
• Strong analytical and creative problem solving capabilities.
  
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions.
  
• Advanced problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve complex issues with innovative solutions.
  
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
  
• Ability to manage work load and work schedule to meet project deadlines.
  
• Strong customer service focus and excellent communication skills, including presentations and negotiations.
  
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
  
• Must be accountable and take direction from Managers; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance; focus attention on details; follow work rules.
  
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
  

Working Conditions:

• Individual will be required to carry a cell phone and must be willing and able to support projects 24 hours per day in case of emergencies.
  
• Overtime required and extended work hours in cases of emergencies.
  
• There is minimal travel with this position, less than 10%. Must be willing and able to travel when needed.
  
• Majority of the work will be conducted from an office environment.
  

Physical Demands:

• Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activities.
  
• Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and/or Company Policy.
  

Certification, licenses, registrations:
If the employee is subject to license or certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company, now or in the future, compliance is required under this job description.

Supervisory responsibility:
Yes.
Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:
Above the minimum requirement; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Experience with SCADA and volume measurement business processes
• Experience with supporting HPC (High-Performing Computing) systems.
• Experience with geological, geophysical, seismic interpretation software.
• Experience with Project management is desired.
• Experience in Kinder Morgan business software solutions (Lawson, Dart, Galahad, etc.) is helpful.
  
  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.