Manager of System Development


Reference #1838
Description
  • Manage the process related to the identification, assessment, prioritization, and staffing of project requests for IS development - includes the application of project management best practices in the process of project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and project close-out
  • Manage the process related to the identification, assessment, prioritization, and staffing of operational requests for IS development - includes the application of ITIL best practices in the process of incident management, problem management, change management, and release management
  • Working collaboratively with other departments within the company, provide IS operational and technical subject matter in support of strategic initiatives - can involve meeting/speaking directly with customers
  • Assist in the organizational development, individual talent planning of individuals throughout the Information Systems team
  • Duties will include position identification, recruitment, acquisition of resources, performance evaluation, and succession planning and mentoring
  • Manage project budgets and operational budgets as per the corporate and project management policies of the organization
Qualifications
  • Post-secondary degree computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years experience with leading application software development teams
  • 3 years project management/team leadership experience and proven ability to prioritize work and meet work commitments
  • Thorough knowledge of programming concepts, design, procedures and practices
  • Experience/Knowledge of standards, structures and compliance to application standards and methodology
  • Experience in multi-platform distributed environment in both client-server and web-based architectures
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn
  • Advanced problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve complex issues with innovative solutions
  • Ability to motivate and provide leadership and mentoring to employees and create a culture that supports high employee morale
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions
  • Excellent oral and written facilitation and communication and presentation skills including the ability to enforce standards and methodology
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate project deadlines, limited travel and on call rotation
Technical
  • Process and database design practices
  • UML and Design Patterns
  • Oracle Databases, PL/SQL
  • Programming: Pro*C, C++, HP-UX, CVS, Shell Script
  • Web Programming: Java, XML, HTML, Hibernate, Weblogic Portal, J2EE
  • EDI
  • Tuxedo
Location Mississauga, On
Salary$95, 000 to $97, 000
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