Strategic Applications Manager opportunity!

We have a new management opportunity in our I.S. group! We are looking for a Strategic Applications Manager to manage, mentor and report on the individual performance of our Developers, Business Analysts (BAs) and Quality Assurance Analysts (QAAs) that are assigned to Online, ECM and Corporate product development teams. This position manages the allocation of staff to both software product selection/implementation and software development assignments and establishes and enforces performance standards and skill requirements across application services product teams. Oversees performance feedback process for developers, BAs and QAAs and collaborates with other Application Services leaders and teams, and provides recommendations to management.

The Strategic Applications Manager is responsible for all management functions of the team including: hiring, discipline, establishing performance expectations and providing performance evaluations to staff, time keeping activities, etc. while maximizing the focus and performance of the assigned team.

Candidates must have proven team leadership and management skills to lead a medium-sized team of software developers along with the ability to coach, mentor and manage employees. Other requirements include strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills, proven ability to resolve issues/problems to beneficial solution for internal and external customers, and excellent decision-making skills in relation to resource situations. Must be familiar with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office and have effective verbal and written communications skills along with an understanding of the software development lifecycle. A basic understanding of workers' compensation or insurance industry is preferred. Basic understanding of Pinnacol Assurance's software development technologies along with Facilitative leadership and presentation skills is a plus. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in any field with direct management experience in the information technology arena.

If you are interested, please apply online!