Manager, IT Applications

Globe Life Inc.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company based in McKinney, Texas is seeking a Manager for IT Applications. The role involves leading teams in the development and support of applications, ensuring compliance, and managing projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in software development and project management, preferably in a web-based environment. A competitive compensation and robust benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Robust life insurance benefits

Retirement plans with 401k

Continued education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing applications and software development projects.
• Experience with application development environments and tools.
• Experience managing a medium-to-large software project using Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development, deployment, and support of applications.
• Coordinate with other managers and perform project management duties.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and COBIT requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration

Tools

.NET

Angular

Vue.JS

Job description

# Manager, IT Applications3700 S. Stonebridge Dr., McKinney, TexasJob number:16427Could you be our next **Manager, IT Applications**Globe Life is looking for a **Manager, IT Applications,** to join the team!In this role, you will be responsible for leading/managing the development, deployment, and support of new and existing applications to meet the current and future needs of the business. This person is responsible for planning, management, and execution of multiple individual contributor developer team members that primarily support enterprise applications used by both internal and external users of these applications to administer key data as well as customer data.· Coordinate with other Applications Managers, Project Managers, BA/QA, and EPMO in the planning of projects including the identification of tasks, estimation of effort, and allocation of resources.· Perform project management duties for smaller modernization initiatives, including developing project plans, communication management, and risk management.· Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and COBIT requirements.· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field. Equivalent years of work experience in Information Technology Applications Development & Leadership area also taken into consideration.· 10+ years of experience managing applications and software development projects and teams in a transactional web-based environment and/or mainframe-based environment with integration to legacy systems.· Experience with application development environments and tools, change control procedures, systems architecture, and systems development life cycle methodologies.· 6+ years of work-related experience in project management with proven knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.· Experience with complex system environments, including multiple locations and companies in an integrated environment.· Experience in needs analysis, software package selection and implementation.· Experience developing & monitoring project work plans and interacting with senior management.· Experience managing a medium-to-large software project using Agile methodologies.· Insurance industry experience in life, health and annuity a plus.· Experience with current/recent software technologies including .NET, Angular, Vue.JS as well as experience working in a Cloud environment (or hybrid Cloud/On-Premises environment preferred.· Mainframe skills also a plus: Assembler, COBOL, EASYTRIEVE, Sync Sort, IDCAMS, VSE JCL, BDAM, VSAM, CICS, CEDF, Trac, Xray.· Candidates with a working knowledge of the LifeCom Policy Administration System would be highly considered.· Experience integrating business processes and business applications.· Strong leadership, delegation, personnel development and mentoring skills.· Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.· Proven experience in meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.· Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.· Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and influencing skills.· Strong conceptual, analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.· Experience leading/managing teams with both business and technical backgrounds.· Experience working with vendors and service providers.· Experience with cost benefit and ROI analysis preparation.· Experience with providing Level of Estimates (LOE) for work and building timelines.· Ability to work full-time and/or part-time based on the position specifications. Competitive compensation is designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.· Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.· Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.**Location:**3700 S. Stonebridge Dr., McKinney, Texas## FAQ### Yes. Though our Talent Acquisition Team searches our database for qualified candidates,the only way to ensure that we know what position is of interest to you is if you apply for itdirectly.### You will receive an immediate response from our system. Someone from our TalentAcquisition Team will review your qualifications and skills. If you're a good fit, we'll contact youto conduct an initial interview by phone, followed by assessment testing and an in personinterview(s).### It is our policy not to give contact information to external applicants. If, after youapply, it is determined that your skills and qualifications match our hiring needs, you will becontacted directly for an interview by someone on our Talent Acquisition Team.### If selected, we'll extend a conditional offer. Then, pending a successful backgroundcheck and drug screen, we'll confirm a start date.