Application Development Manager

Job Description:

Great engineering leaders do more than deliver software.

They build high-performing teams influence technical direction and create the conditions for technology to solve meaningful business challenges.

At dentsu (Merkle) were looking for an Application Development Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team while driving the successful delivery of digital platforms and business-critical applications for some of Indonesias leading organizations across financial services automotive FMCG and public sector transformation.

This role combines engineering leadership technology delivery and stakeholder partnership. Youll work closely with clients business leaders and engineering teams to translate complex business needs into scalable digital solutions while helping shape how modern applications are built delivered and continuously improved.

For someone looking to expand their impact beyond project delivery into broader engineering leadership this is an opportunity to influence not only what gets built; but how teams technology and delivery come together to create measurable business value.

About Dentsu

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP) a pure holding company established on January 1 2020 the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network which oversees Dentsus agency operations in Japan and dentsu international its international business headquarters in London which oversees Dentsus agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65000 dedicated professionals the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications media and digital services through its five leadership brandsCarat dentsu X iProspect Dentsu Creative and Merkleas well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies including Dentsu Inc. the worlds largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

What Youll Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of digital platforms and application development initiatives from solution design and planning through deployment integration and ongoing enhancement.

• Drive the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects ensuring delivery quality timelines budgets and stakeholder expectations are effectively managed.

• Partner with clients business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable secure and impactful technology solutions.

• Lead mentor and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team fostering a culture of ownership collaboration continuous learning and engineering excellence.

• Provide technical leadership on architecture development approaches system integrations and technology decisions that support long-term scalability and maintainability.

• Champion engineering best practices governance security standards coding quality and continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.

• Identify and proactively manage delivery risks technical challenges dependencies and operational issues to maintain project momentum and delivery confidence.

• Build trusted relationships across stakeholders vendors and technology partners while providing clear visibility into project progress priorities and outcomes.

A Bit About You

• At least 8 years of experience in software engineering application development or technology delivery environments.

• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex digital products platforms or enterprise applications.

• Strong track record managing both technical delivery and stakeholder expectations across multiple workstreams.

• Comfortable engaging with engineers business stakeholders clients and senior decision-makers alike.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle application architecture systems integration security and engineering best practices.

• Able to balance technical depth commercial realities and delivery commitments while maintaining high standards of quality.

• A people-first leader who enjoys developing engineering talent building strong teams and creating an environment where engineers can do their best work.

Dentsu Values

Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times:We Dream Loud We Inspire Change We Team Without Limits We All Lead We Make It Real We Climb High We Choose Excitement We Are A Force For Good

Inclusion and Diversity

Were proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We wont define people by their race gender sexual-orientation age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. Thats what we care about.

So whether youre joining us or looking to move to a different part of the business we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

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