Application Development Manager - Client and Mobile

Job ID #:                                  73212
Location:                                  TX-Houston
Functional Area:                        Information Technology
Business Line:                           Travel Guard
Employment Type:                     Full Time - Permanent
Education Preferred:                  Bachelors Degree (or equivalent)
Relocation Provided:                  No
Travel Percentage:                      0




Position Description
The development manager for Web Systems is responsible for managing the Development and support of Front End applications that are installed in client computers (mostly Windows OS) and access services remotely. Also it includes the managing of development and suppirt of Front End mobile applications using cross platform tools to target the diversity of mobile platforms available as well as HTML5.

These Front applications are usually used for targeted distribution channels including B2C, B2B and Back-end internal applications. They are expected to be a thin layer using the services delivered by the Services development team and should contain minimal business logic and use the core services whenever applicable.

Client development requires a specific set of tools and knowledge including .Net and Java to develop the required applications as well as skills in understanding how the applications will be utilized and interpreted by the targetted users.

Mobile development requires a specific set of tools and knowledge including iOS SDK, Android SDK, Windows Mobile SDK etc as well as skills in understanding how the applications will be utilized and interpreted by the targetted users.

Job Summary:
- 30 % - Oversee system design, development, and system maintenance of 1 to 3 systems across multiple platforms; manage and/or conducttechnical design, testing, implementation, control and maintenance of application development. Responsible for all applications systems issues within a single cost center.
- 20 % - Communicate with technical peers, such as database designers, Business Systems Analysts, business/user group and Management Information Systems Offices (MISOs). Act as the liaison between a specific application group and other parties.
- 20 % - Review business requirement documents produced by the BSAs for completeness and accuracy; ensure the Architecture guidelines have been followed in the design and specifications are prepared within one application and adherance to systems development lifecycle.
- 15 % - Manage staff to ensure alignment of departmental activities with organizational goals. Coordinate resources and activities to achieve maximum expense control and productivity. Identify and resolve issues. Establish, develop, implement, and review department policies and procedures. Provide recommendations on pay, performance management, employment and staffing decisions. May be responsible for the administrative functions of the group (budget, headcount, etc.)
- 15 % - Manage/supervise staff of two or more employees, consultants, and/or fixed price staff, establish application project plans, allocate resources and conduct performance appraisals.

Position Requirements
- 3+ years leading or managing a development team
- 7+ years of application development experience (preferably Front Ends)
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Candidate must be willing to travel and work on different timezones when required
- SharePoint knowledge is preffered
- PMP certification preffered

About Us
We’re not your ordinary insurance company. Travel Guard was there at the emergence of the travel insurance industry over 20 years ago. A true industry pioneer, Travel Guard has shaped modern travel insurance and service provision as we find it today. We’re proud to tell people that our direction is led by our values. By placing our values at the core of our business philosophy, we have become the world’s largest provider of travel insurance, emergency travel services, travel medical assistance, concierge, and customized call center solutions. Travel Guard offers travel solutions, global expertise, capabilities and services to clients around the world and we are unmatched in the industry.


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