Application Development Manager (Program Manager II)
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
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Job Summary
We are Farmers where ambition meets opportunity.
At Farmers were not just known for unforgettable jingle were a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in peoples lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven high-performance culture thrives on creativity accountability and bold solutions. Here growth isnt just a goal its a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us.
Join an award-winning equal opportunity employer where youll find more than a job youll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits take part in meaningful volunteer projects and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers helping others is at the heart of what we do.
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Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ) Remote ( #LI-Remote )
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration creativity and innovation which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.
Job Summary
Werehiring an Application Development Manager to leadateam responsible for enhancing supporting and gradually modernizing business-critical applications. This role is best suited for a strong people leader who canfostercredibilityandrapport create stability and helptheteam deliver reliably inadiverseIT ecosystem.
Youllbalance feature delivery production support and incremental modernization of legacy applicationswhile strengthening team routines communication and execution.
Primary Focus: Leadership
Guide andassista team of approximately five developers and one customer representative by fostering transparency coaching prioritizing tasks providing feedback and supporting career growth andobjectives.
Build confidence and trust through consistent leadership clear expectations and a steady operating rhythm.
Set priorities and manage tradeoffs between planned work (features/modernization) and unplanned work (production issues urgent requests).
Improve execution and transparency with clear status reporting early risk escalation and dependency management.
Partner with stakeholdersin the departmentacross IT and the business to align scope timelines and outcomes.
Technical Experience
Guideworkacross legacy applications and modern engineering practices focusing on steady improvement over big bang change.
Encouragea quality-focused SDLC (clear requirements testing discipline release readiness and production support practices).
Promote a DevOps mindsetautomation repeatability and continuous improvementwithinour ITecosystem.
Experience Requirements
- Level II: 4 years experience in an IT environment including 1 year in a supervisory role or 1 year as a Program Manager I.
Proven experience leading software development teams including coaching accountability and building a healthy culture.
Solid background in application development and delivering enhancements in a structured SDLC environment.
Experience working with production systems (support reliability incident response and prioritizing critical work).
Strong communicationskillsable to provideaccuratetimelystatus raise risks early and drive alignment.
Preferred Experience:
Experience modernizing or refactoring legacy applications to reduce operational risk and technical debt.
Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD concepts automated testing quality checks security scanning etc.).
Familiarity working in a Microsoft enterprise environment (tools/platforms commonly used across Microsoft-based development organizations).
Multi-cloud platforms; post composition and workflow automation software; scripting (Python PowerShell JavaScript Bash VB); print languages (PLC 5/6 LCDS/Metacode PDL AFP PostScript PDF etc.); familiarity with Content Manager or FileNet; ServiceNow.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
Benefits
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience qualifications and location.
o CA Only: $102450 - $174240
o CO Only: $96075 - $150260
o HI/IL/MN/VT Only:$96075 - $160710
o MA Only:$96075 - $160710 - o MD Only: $96075 - $160710
o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $96075 - $174240
o Albany County NY/Cleveland OH: $102450 - $150260
o WA Only: $96075 - $182625 - Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- For more information review What we offer on Location(s): US - MI - Caledonia US - MI - Grand Rapids
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033 Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender expression genetic information national origin age disability marital status military and veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
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