Application Development Manager - mPower Inc.

mPower is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Application Development Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of web and application development projects. The ideal candidate will work closely with designers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and of the highest quality. As the central point of communication between clients and the development team, the Application Development Manager will manage resources, track progress, and ensure the quality of all deliverables.

- Develop and manage project plans and timelines to ensure timely delivery of web and application projects.

- Oversee day-to-day operations, assign tasks, and facilitate collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and handling feedback.

- Identify project risks and issues, implementing effective solutions and adjustments as needed.

- Coordinate testing, quality assurance, and troubleshooting to ensure all deliverables meet the required standards.

- Maintain detailed project documentation, including progress reports and post-project reviews.

- Manage and mentor development team members, serving as an escalation point for problem resolution and risk mitigation.

- Drive Agile development practices, supporting the development team and stakeholders in business process re-engineering and aligning toolsets with existing and new processes.

- Lead continuous engagement with stakeholders throughout the development and maintenance cycle to ensure solutions delivered align with needs and expectations, and that desired enhancements or issues are effectively addressed.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in substitution for a degree.

- 7 or more years in IT and/or web/application development, with at least 2 years of experience managing development teams and projects.

- Proven experience in Agile project management and development with strong knowledge of project management tools such as Jira, Trello, and Azure DevOps.

- Demonstrated experience developing custom applications and solutions using technologies such as .NET, Microsoft Power Platform, and SQL Server.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing clients and team interactions.

- Leadership experience, with the ability to manage staff, foster collaboration, and handle conflict resolution.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

mPower, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition), citizenship, familial status, mental or physical disability status, veteran status, genetic information, other non-disqualifying disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.