Manager, Software Development
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Job Title
Manager Software DevelopmentAgency
Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiDepartment
IT Enterprise ApplicationsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Corpus Christi TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1400 full-time and 2000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources increased visibility and influence and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CCs beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern attractive and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
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PURPOSE
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christis Manager Software Development is responsible for leading and managing a team of application developers responsible for delivering development enhancements & projects at TAMU-CC. The role requires a strong background in software development team leadership and understanding of project management methodologies. This position will ensure software development foundations and integration practices / procedures including software-coding standards tools architectural approaches integration methodology and application and infrastructure design guidance to deliver high-quality and timely solutions and services that continuously meet business needs. This position will report to the Director of Enterprise Solutions and working alongside a Project Management team consisting of a Project Manager Business Analysis Manager and ITES Solutions Architect to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality IT design delivery and solutions that support the universitys mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Functional Area 1:Team Leadership & Management
Percent Effort: 50%
Job Duties
Team Management: Supervise mentor and lead by example with a team of Software Applications Developers and Data Warehouse Specialists providing guidance and support in application and solution development while providing professional development opportunities to enhance performance in design coding testing and deployment of software solutions.
Technical Leadership: Serve as a working manager by actively participating in coding debugging and solution development to address complex application needs while mentoring and supporting the professional growth of team members.
Lifecycle Management: Manage enhancements and integrations of institutional applications including SIS and related systems ensuring data accuracy and system reliability.
Skill Development: Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure the team remains current and competitive by promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the development team by encouraging the adoption of new technologies tools and processes.
Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance feedback and conduct annual reviews to support professional growth and development which includes identify and address skill gaps and provide training and resources to enhance the teams capabilities.
Development Projects: Contribute to the planning execution and delivery of software development projects ensuring alignment with university goals and timelines.
Standardization of Practices: Establish and enforce best practices for software development including coding standards code reviews documentation version control data management and change management.
Financial Management: Manage budget and coordinate planning and prioritization of these functions workloads with the Enterprise Solutions Director.
Functional Area 2: Agile Leadership & Team Facilitation
Percent Effort: 40%
Job Duties
Agile Environment and Practices: Act as a Scrum Master for the development team facilitating sprint planning daily stand-ups sprint reviews and retrospectives. Mentor the team on agile principes encouraging self-organization and accountability and identify / address blockers that hinder the development teams progress ensuring smooth workflows and timely deliveries.
Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope while managing risks and mitigating issues as they arise.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Assist in the guidance of both team and customers in organizational change management.
Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest standards of quality are maintained throughout the development lifecycle from initial design to final delivery while team adhering to established coding standards security protocols and best practices.
Functional Area 3: Other
Percent Effort: 10%
Job Duties
Serves on TAMU-CCs Incident Management team and the IT Response team which may require weekend and / or after-hours support for emergencies.
Proactively learn and utilize new technologies concepts and procedures as appropriate to project requirements.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in applicable field.
Ten (10) years of related experience to include five (5) years supervisory experience.
Additional experience may be considered as a substitution for the minimum education requirement.
Associate degree and twelve (12) years of related experience to include five (5) years of supervisory experience. OR High School Diploma/GED and fourteen (14) years of related experience to include (5) years of supervisory experience.
Supervisory experience of a Software / Application development team
Knowledge of data integration SaaS solutions and enterprise software applications and organizational change management.
Experience in software development and familiarity with standards associated with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure which may include communications systems computer networks and systems cybersecurity systems electrical grid hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a public higher education environment.
PMP or Agile Scrum Certification
Familiarity with project management approaches tools and phases of the project lifecycle
Experience and knowledge of change management principles methodologies tools and concepts in ITIL.
Critical thinking and analytical abilities exceptional communication & negotiation skills and strong leadership and collaborative skills.
BENEFITS (rules policies eligibility apply)
Medical
$0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
Employee and Spouse
Employee and Children
Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance Accidental D&D Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-campus wellness opportunities
Counseling Work Life Assistance Financial Resources and Legal Resources
Public Loan Forgiveness
Book scholarships
100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.
8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
12-15 paid holidays each year.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
