App Dev Manager

Title : APP Dev Manager

Permanent Role

Onsite Role

Location : Des Moines, IA

Must Be Green Card or Citizen

Skills : Net, C#, Azure , Java applications, RestFul API

Position Overview

As the Application Development Manager, you will oversee a team responsible for

supporting and enhancing key enterprise applications within a core business domain.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, engineers,

and executive leadership to help shape technology direction, prioritize initiatives, and

deliver scalable solutions that support long-term organizational growth.

This position requires someone who can effectively lead teams, manage competing

priorities, communicate across all levels of the organization, and help modernize

technology capabilities within a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers and technical

professionals

• Manage staffing, workload balancing, employee development, performance

management, and team engagement

• Foster a culture centered around accountability, collaboration, continuous

improvement, and innovation

• Support career growth and skill development across the team

Technology Delivery & Execution

• Oversee the successful delivery and support of enterprise business applications

and strategic technology initiatives

• Partner with engineering teams to establish application roadmaps and future-

state capabilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to deliver scalable, high-

quality solutions

• Ensure projects are aligned with organizational priorities and business outcomes

Business Partnership & Strategic Alignment

• Serve as a primary liaison between IT and business stakeholders
• Translate complex business challenges into actionable technology solutions
• Partner with leadership to prioritize initiatives, manage risks, and support digital

transformation efforts

• Communicate project status, risks, and resolution plans to stakeholders and

leadership teams

Operational & Technical Oversight

• Help drive best practices related to software development lifecycle, delivery

methodologies, and operational support

• Partner with technical teams to maintain application stability, integrity, and

performance

• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process or technology

improvements

• Support vendor relationships, service delivery expectations, and third-party

solution evaluations

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed on emerging technologies, development trends, and

modernization strategies

• Help evaluate new tools and platforms that can improve efficiency, scalability,

and customer experience

• Support strategic planning and prioritization of technology investments

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional

experience

• 8 years of experience within software development, application delivery, or IT

leadership environments

• Prior experience leading technical teams and managing delivery efforts
• Strong understanding of enterprise application development and support models

Desired Skills & Background

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop high-

performing teams

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, results-driven environments
• Experience working within Agile and modern software delivery methodologies
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking abilities
• Experience managing complex priorities and cross-functional initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

 Background within financial services, insurance, banking, or highly regulated

industries

 Familiarity with enterprise application ecosystems and distributed technologies

 Understanding of SDLC best practices, Agile frameworks, and application

modernization efforts

 Experience partnering with external vendors and managing service relationships