NYC: Application Development Manager

NYC: Application Development Manager NYC: Application Development Manager POSITION DESCRIPTION CGI is looking for an experienced manager to oversee all development related activities for their client's application which is part of a very large contract. This includes but is not limited to managing a team of twelve developers spanning several technical disciplines. This role is supported by a technical architect and multiple senior developers. ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED Roles and responsibilities of the position:• Develop strategic direction and objectives for the development team.• Define standard processes and methodology to support the client’s software development life cycle.• Establish effective, strong, and mutually beneficial relationship with the client.• Guide and oversee all activities of the development team. • Provide ongoing direction and guidance to Development team members.• Create and maintain project schedules.• Enforce compliance with all client’s established standards, processes and procedures.• Enforce compliance with established development processes and procedures.• Develop and publish team processes and procedures including, but not limited to: – Incident tracking – Enhancement Request • Manage day-to-day project / task commitments against available resources and priorities.• Provide regular project and task status reports to users and client management.• Create and communicate staffing projections on a quarterly basis.• Manage multiple productions issues simultaneously• Work to resolve disputes with clients.• Takes the initiative to learn more advanced project planning skills and tools.• Assist with development of strategic objectives and goals; provide technical and business solutions to accomplish objectives. • Work with the Test and Release Managers to provide solutions and to deliver them to production.• Negotiating contracts with clients and subcontractors. Write Service Level Agreements.• Demonstrate ability to stay current with state of the art trends in field of expertise.• Support scheduled and unscheduled production issues during off hours, when appropriate.Required technical skills:• Working knowledge of SQL• MS Word • MS Project• MS Excel• MS Power Point • Visio• Working knowledge of ClearCase• Excellent understanding of JAVA, Web Services, EJBs and JSPs• Working knowledge of point of sale and case management systemsRequired functional skills:• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate complex initiatives. • Ability to lead and mentor other team members to meet or exceed project goals.• Ability to manage competing task priorities and communicate status to users and management.• Ability to share and explain ideas and opinions on subject at hand; answers technical questions related to the project with confidence. • Ability to coordinate and facilitate meetings.• Excellent presentation, written and oral skills.• Excellent written and oral skills.• Understanding of Change Control and Issue Management processes.• Understanding of when to escalate issues.• Strong relationship and negotiation skills, a customer service orientation, demonstrating effective communication and interaction with clients, peers, and vendors.• Ability to calculate level of effort.• Ability to quickly learn and communicate needs, issues and concerns to technical, non-technical and management audiences. NONESSENTIAL SKILLS DESIRED:AIX, WindowsHARDWARE/SOFTWARE PACKAGESClearCase, ClearQuest, RAD, WebsphereEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS4 year college degree Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is one of the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in the world. CGI and its affiliated companies employ approximately 27,000 professionals. CGI provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in North America, Europe and India.This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.No unsolicited agency referrals please.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. -------------------------------------------------Leadership - 5 year(s),Microsoft Excel - 5 year(s),Microsoft Office - 5 year(s),Microsoft PowerPoint - 5 year(s),Microsoft Project - 5 year(s),Microsoft Visio - 5 year(s),Microsoft Word - 5 year(s),Project Management - 5 year(s),EJB - 4 year(s),Java - 4 year(s),JSP - 4 year(s),Point of Sales Terminals (POS) - 4 year(s),Web Service - 4 year(s),ClearCase - 2 year(s)-------------------------------------------------Please click here to Apply On-Line. Cliquez svp ici pour postuler en ligne. Equal Opportunity EmployerLearn more about CGI Group