MAX - Technical Team Lead - 2584740 - Lighthouse Technology Services

*Remote Contract Opportunity* 

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Technical Team Lead position! This is a 11+ month contract opportunity and can be remote in the United States. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services.

Position Overview:

Manages the activities of several Technology Team Leaders or units and responsible for each Teams/units development and systems support efforts. Provides day-to-day direction for the units and applications in line with goals of department and the clients they support. Responsible for managing client relations and expectations. Manages the project queue for their area. Strives to achieve individual and organizational objectives at minimum cost.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and participate in consults with client management in the analysis of short-range business requirements and recommend innovations that anticipate future impact of changing business requirements. Responsible for building a positive client relationship.
• Monitor the technology direction of the industry and vendor applications.
• Research and initiate change to the status quo, when necessary.
• Responsible for vendor and product analysis and recommendations.
• Oversee application development, support testing efforts, technology infrastructure/project management and other technology domains.
• Serve as subject matter expert in assigned area of responsibility.
• Build rapport within the organization. Communicate and develop a professional level of communication and cooperation.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and professional organizations.
• Control the activities of the teams, assign personnel to various projects and direct their activities.
• Ensure completion of schedules. Responsible for short-term staffing planning.
• Implement technology consistent with Division standards and long-range plans. Ensure adherence to all Department and Technology standards and procedures, including all documentation requirements.
• May translate requirements to assist staff in preparing detailed specifications for system enhancements. Manage recommended designs based on business and technology requirements. Identify issues and concerns.
• Manage monitoring project plans; may coordinate major project activities. Remain current on activities outside the team that may impact the team or client environment.
• Develop and manage multiple cost center budgets.
• Recommend and initiate new policies and procedures that improve the performance and effectiveness of the Department.
• Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.

What You'll Need to Have

• Bachelors degree.
• Minimum of 10 years technology management or large program leadership experience.
• Extensive application and product knowledge experience with skills, application(s) and functions of technology area led.
• Subject Matter Expert understanding of applications supported with an advanced knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications.
• Understanding of multiple business areas functions.
• Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities.
• Experience with skills, application(s) and functions of technology area.
• Experienced Manager with a strong track record in leadership and people management.
• Possess years of proven leadership skills, demonstrated success in leading teams, and a deep understanding of how to inspire and guide individuals toward achieving goals.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and motivate individuals to achieve their best strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage performance and provide feedback.
• A strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and development of team members.
• Experience with Mainframe technologies - Cobol a plus

Pay Range: $45-$65/hr+

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