Application Management Director

About the Role

Direct the development, maintenance, and continuous refinement of applications that support key business functions across DACO by overseeing the management of aviation, enterprise application, support applications portfolios and system integrations, identifying improvement opportunities, and managing system integration to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive applications management strategy for DACO, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Drive initiatives to optimize the lifecycle management of aviation applications, enterprise applications and support applications, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting DACO's long-term objectives.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of applications management practices, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with DACO's strategic goals.
• Oversee the building, procurement, integration, maintenance, and upgrade of aviation applications to meet DACO's architectural standards and operational needs.
• Manage resource utilization by eliminating redundant or outdated systems and ensuring compliance with system standards and applicable regulations.
• Lead the implementation of rigorous testing, deployment, and maintenance processes to guarantee high-quality performance and reliability of all aviation applications.
• Ensure the alignment and integration of applications across projects, fostering consistency and seamless operation within DACO's enterprise architecture.
• Manage quality control programs to identify and rectify software defects, ensuring sustained high performance and meeting business continuity requirements.
• Oversee the continuous monitoring and evaluation of both internal and third-party applications to ensure compliance with DACO's standards and business requirements.
• Oversee contracts and performance of third party vendors performing operation and maintenance of company applications.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industry: Airlines and Aviation

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 12 years of total experience in applications management, with preference for aviation applications management, including 5 years in a senior management role.