Applications Development Manager

BIICS, Inc is looking to fill an Applications Development Manager position. The position is located in Tallahassee, Florida and work is onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Work with software developers, business analysts, data analysts, and other technical and non- technical subject-matter experts to coordinate and facilitate work.
• Work with various technical teams (DevOps, DBAs, Network Administrators, Enterprise Development Architects, PMO, etc.) to assist in resolving issues/barriers with applications.
• Effectively identify change and use appropriate protocols to manage and communication this change effectively.
• Effectively coordinate resources and assignments among project assignees. Ensure work assignments are assigned to the appropriate team member (s) and that service levels are met.
• Adhere to the Client project management methodology, standards, policies and procedures, as well as those technical standards and policies relevant to assigned user stories/tasks.
• Manage relationships with Client program area business partners. Develop strong and collaborative relationships with customers to achieve positive project outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong relationship and interpersonal skills in working with technical staff, program staff and vendor community.
• Lead requirements definitions meetings with Client's customers.
• Gather user requirements via joint requirement gathering sessions, workshops, questionnaires, surveys, site visits, workflow storyboards, and other methods.
• Translate user requirements into requirements documentation that developers and other project team groups can readily understand.
• Facilitate the negotiation of requirements amongst multiple stakeholders.
• Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
• Create Visio process maps, requirements traceability matrices, use cases, test cases and other business analysis documentation appropriate to the specifically assigned project needs.
• Facilitate design sessions with the implementation team to define the solution.
• Deliver elements of systems design, including data migration rules, business rules, wireframes, or other detailed deliverables.
• Assist in the business process redesign and documentation as needed.
• Lead and/or participate in systems testing activities.

Potential candidate must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other Information Technology major, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in IT project management, specifically managing medium-to-large scale software application development projects.
• 5+ years’ experience in managing multiple projects concurrently.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and techniques for managing the activities related to planning, managing and implementing software projects and programs.
• Documented and proven ability to formulate project plans for managing and monitoring progress on software development projects; to think logically and to analyze and solve problems; compile, organize and analyze data; to evaluate and monitor projects, plans and schedules and implement corrective action plans.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (e.g., waterfall, iterative, agile, etc.)
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to be creative, to use sound judgment, and to display foresight to identify potential problems and design/specifications and assigned application software systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to write technical, business, and plain language documents and/or emails, with great attention to detail in all written communications.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with environmental regulatory business processes and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Client’s technical environment.

Business Intelligence & Informatics Consulting Services, Inc. (BIICS, Inc) is a business and information management solutions company serving clients in both the public and private sector. With access to new opportunities every day, BIICS, Inc is a premier source for placing highly skilled individuals with the most sought-after career opportunities and salaries.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $69.38 - $89.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Experience:

• IT project management: 5 years (Required)
• Project management: 5 years (Required)
• data analysis: 5 years (Required)
• waterfall, iterative, and agile: 5 years (Required)
• managing multiple projects: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person