Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.
Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.
Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together
Will prioritize candidates local to Chicago area first. This is a hybrid role and requires some onsite as needed—also open to relocation.Job overview and responsibilitiesThe Senior Manager of IT Application Development will be pivotal in leading a team dedicated to developing innovative solutions for our Corporate Safety Operational Risk and Corporate Medical business units. This position will drive technological advancements and shape our companys future amid ongoing transformations. As a leader, you will have exceptional leadership and communication skills and a deep understanding of driving organizational change, Agile development, and solutions architecture.
Leadership and Team ManagementLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, encouraging a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learningProvide strategic direction and oversight to ensure the successful execution of programs, resource management, and day-to-day operationsEstablish goals for the team and individuals, including performance reviews and career and performance plansPlan for short and long-term resource needs (internally and externally) to ensure the right number of resources and skills are available to meet project goals and deadlinesCommunication and Customer ManagementEngage, collaborate, and partner with technical and business collaborators to understand business requirements and user expectations and lead the development of solutions that meet functional and technical requirementsCollaborate with business and IT leadership teams and product subject matter experts to establish the products long-term vision, goals, and strategy. Develop multi-year product development strategies and tactical plans. Share knowledge and work together to generate innovative solutions to problemsAlign with business partners on delivery success criteria and ensure technology solutions follow architectural standards. Provide delivery estimates and case updates to support overall IT performance metrics, monthly project status reporting, and quarterly resource planning reviewBudgeting and Resource ManagementDevelop and lead the program budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation to support pivotal initiatives and operational needsTrack and report on key performance metrics, making data-driving decisions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the teamStrategic IT Planning and ExecutionEvaluate, implement, and handle SaaS-based solutions and develop in-house cloud-based solutionsIdentify technical obstacles early and collaborate closely with the team to find innovative solutions. Responsible for advancing, assisting, and following up on resolving issues related to the delivery of technology solutionsEnsure that Agile methodologies are implemented following standard processes and that continuous improvements are made as needed. Also, ensure compliance with code scanning and other security protocols during development and releaseUnited Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Description - ExternalFind your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.
Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.
Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together
Will prioritize candidates local to Chicago area first. This is a hybrid role and requires some onsite as needed—also open to relocation.Job overview and responsibilitiesThe Senior Manager of IT Application Development will be pivotal in leading a team dedicated to developing innovative solutions for our Corporate Safety Operational Risk and Corporate Medical business units. This position will drive technological advancements and shape our companys future amid ongoing transformations. As a leader, you will have exceptional leadership and communication skills and a deep understanding of driving organizational change, Agile development, and solutions architecture.
Leadership and Team ManagementLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, encouraging a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learningProvide strategic direction and oversight to ensure the successful execution of programs, resource management, and day-to-day operationsEstablish goals for the team and individuals, including performance reviews and career and performance plansPlan for short and long-term resource needs (internally and externally) to ensure the right number of resources and skills are available to meet project goals and deadlinesCommunication and Customer ManagementEngage, collaborate, and partner with technical and business collaborators to understand business requirements and user expectations and lead the development of solutions that meet functional and technical requirementsCollaborate with business and IT leadership teams and product subject matter experts to establish the products long-term vision, goals, and strategy. Develop multi-year product development strategies and tactical plans. Share knowledge and work together to generate innovative solutions to problemsAlign with business partners on delivery success criteria and ensure technology solutions follow architectural standards. Provide delivery estimates and case updates to support overall IT performance metrics, monthly project status reporting, and quarterly resource planning reviewBudgeting and Resource ManagementDevelop and lead the program budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation to support pivotal initiatives and operational needsTrack and report on key performance metrics, making data-driving decisions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the teamStrategic IT Planning and ExecutionEvaluate, implement, and handle SaaS-based solutions and develop in-house cloud-based solutionsIdentify technical obstacles early and collaborate closely with the team to find innovative solutions. Responsible for advancing, assisting, and following up on resolving issues related to the delivery of technology solutionsEnsure that Agile methodologies are implemented following standard processes and that continuous improvements are made as needed. Also, ensure compliance with code scanning and other security protocols during development and releaseUnited Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field7 years of relevant experienceProven experience leading and developing IT teams, with a strong focus on leadership, mentorship, and team developmentExperience implementing SaaS solutions or building applications using AWS cloudLeadership experience managing multiple cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior-level management and key collaborators.An approach for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and standard processesAdvanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management, and other related fields/processesWell-versed in Agile development and requirements management processesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipPreferredUnderstanding of system architecture principles, including the ability to design scalable and reliable solutions3 years of Application development (.Net, Java, or other modern language)Experience managing applications for aviation safety, business continuity, corporate medical safety, etc.Experience with Business Continuity software like VEOCI, Everbridge, etc.Experience with Occupational Health Safety Management software such as Cority, SafetyCulture, EHS Insight, etc.Experience leading initiatives with Quality Management, Safety Management, OSHA, FAA ComplianceRequired
Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field7 years of relevant experienceProven experience leading and developing IT teams, with a strong focus on leadership, mentorship, and team developmentExperience implementing SaaS solutions or building applications using AWS cloudLeadership experience managing multiple cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior-level management and key collaborators.An approach for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and standard processesAdvanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management, and other related fields/processesWell-versed in Agile development and requirements management processesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipPreferredUnderstanding of system architecture principles, including the ability to design scalable and reliable solutions3 years of Application development (.Net, Java, or other modern language)Experience managing applications for aviation safety, business continuity, corporate medical safety, etc.Experience with Business Continuity software like VEOCI, Everbridge, etc.Experience with Occupational Health Safety Management software such as Cority, SafetyCulture, EHS Insight, etc.Experience leading initiatives with Quality Management, Safety Management, OSHA, FAA Compliance