Manager, Application Development (bureau Of Technology) - Actively Recruited

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Manage and review the work and employees related to applications and systems to accomplish business objectives.

Plan, conduct, and supervise all activities related to the design, development, implementation, and support of the internal and vendor business systems.

Oversee activities to maintain and upgrade existing systems and applications across various platforms.

Monitor project lifecycle and resources to ensure quality deliverables are implemented within budget and time constraints.

Collaborate with agencies and departments to prioritize projects and align technology to meet strategic business requirements and objectives.

Supports department leadership in the implementation of procedures, standards, improvements and goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge in developing solutions using modern technologies like Microsoft .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Power Platform JavaScript, Python, SharePoint, Salesforce OnBase, AI, cloud based and other platforms.

• Knowledge of system analysis, computer programming, and project management.

• Knowledge of software development methodologies, including, but not limited to, Waterfall and Agile and knowledge of DevOps and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices.

• Skill in oral and written communication, including the ability to document technical requirements and architecture designs.

• Ability to manage professional and/or skilled support staff on a day-to-day basis.

• Ability to lead within the established objectives and make decisions regarding daily priorities and the application of technical/business processes for a work group or segment of a department.

• Ability to set overall direction and hold staff accountable for accomplishing work objectives by fostering positive relationships between employees, leadership, and stakeholders.

• Ability to use organizational and/or department objectives and goals to identify processes by which to meet those goals.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and

• Five (5) years of application lifecycle management experience in client -server or cloud environments, including development, testing, production development, and maintenance, or directly related experience is required .

• Three (3) years of prior supervisory experience is required .

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time...