Senior Manager, Application Development

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is currently recruiting a Senior Manager Application Development to join our team in LaVergne TN. (Nashville TN).  This person manages an application development team and oversees the development and maintenance of web and client-based software applications to include both internal development and the extension or customization of commercial applications. Instructs directs and checks the work of software developers. Works with customers and technical staff to resolve complex problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Manages the product technical portfolio and provides strategic vision and leadership. Develops strategic product line by integrating customer needs with market opportunity and ensuring alignment with the companys strategy. Communicates with the Steering Committee to develop manage and maintain advanced product line roadmaps priorities and timelines. This position will require you to be in our headquarters for a minimum of 4 days per week.

Want to help explore and build new ways to deliver content to the world 

At Ingram our Technology team is blazing a trail by providing content distribution services to thousands of publishers with key initiatives around business intelligence machine learning continuous integration and omnichannel. We support diverse people and technology that highlights innovation through SaaS platforms metadata cloud and containerization. Our teams are agile and emphasize authenticity creativity and transparency upon a fact-based foundation.  

The world is reading and it is our goal to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways. If you are an IT professional who strives to deliver results through collaborative partnerships understanding what drives businessand enjoys working in a connected culture we cant wait to meet you! 

The ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or directly related year for year experience
• 8 years of application developer/software engineer experience including experience with one or more of the following applications: Developing and supporting software development teams using common methodologies and software development lifecycles to build applications. Understanding of the latest technology options to design patterns to support the growth and scale of applications and products as they grow. Other standards-based feed synchronization Continuous Integration Tools
• 5 years supervisory experience

We have a preference for:

• Broad technology knowledge having worked on object oriented custom development projects.
• Knowledge of development that includes the ability to use objected orientated design patterns as part of a solution design.
• Knowledge of modern project life cycle methodology (Lean RUP agile) Service Life Cycle (SLC) and procedures in building and supporting large complex systems.
• Knowledge 6 Core.

The Sr Manager Application Development key responsibilities are:

• Oversee and contribute to the design development and maintenance of software applications
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Acts as an advisor to application development team regarding projects tasks and operations.
• Collaborates with partner development teams to support channel integration development.
• Directs staffing training and performance evaluations to manage and develop direct reports.
• Maintains current knowledge of software development best practices.
• Oversees application development with contract developers and other Ingram company developers.
• Provides full application development life cycle support including specifications prototypes development quality assurance and deployment.
• Supports development with appropriate documentation.
• Leads the team to provide all estimates scoped by available information.
• Engage business partners to reach agreements on decision points.
• Develops product line strategic vision incorporating customer needs with market opportunity and company strategy.
• Manages product line as a business and is responsible and accountable for platform performance.
• Understands and develops high level subject matter expertise on product lines competitive landscape.
• Runs beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples.
• Works with third parties to assess partnership opportunities and external requirements.
• Develops a clear definition of product strategy and roadmap.
• Develops the core positioning and messaging for the product.

Hiring Salary Range: $144110 - $183770. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to: the applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Additional Information :

Perks/Benefits:

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans HSA Vision Dental and Health Care FSA.
  • 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
  • 401K match Life and AD&D Employee Assistance programs Group Legal & more
  • Wellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associates
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
  • Company match program for United Way donations
  • Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
• Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
• Casual Dress Code & Flexible Schedules (per team)

The world is reading and Ingram Content Group (Ingram) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers retailers libraries and educators Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities Ingrams services include digital and physical book distribution print-on-demand and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC Ingram Publisher Services LLC Lightning Source LLC Ingram Library Services LLC Tennessee Book Company LLC Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age work related mental or physical disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or genetic information.

• EOE-Race/Gender/Veterans/Disabled
• We participate in EVerify.
• EEO Poster in English 
• EEO Poster in Spanish 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time