IT Senior Manager

IT Senior Manager

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Primary Purpose Of The Role : To lead the management of software development activities and work in a hands-on capacity within Systems and Technology; to provide administrative guidance and controls ensuring availability and productivity; to provide strategic planning; to assure security and integrity of data systems; and to manage vendors and evaluate third party and internally developed products and applications.

Are You An Ideal Candidate? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.

Essential Responsibilities May Include :

• Directs the management, strategic development and deployment of a small software applications development team, working hands-on at times.
• Works with Implementation and strategic planning colleagues to support efficient technology for internal and customer use; serves as a senior management liaison with other departments within and beyond the Systems and Technology division.
• Provides technology vision and leadership for developing and implementing Software Development initiatives improving cost effectiveness, service quality and business development in a constantly changing environment; supervises and provides input for cost-benefit analysis and prioritization change requests.
• Develops, coordinates, guides and maintains Software Development strategic and tactical plans in support of the overall corporate strategy; defines a vision for meeting current and future Software Development needs, while ensuring alignment and integration of Software Development with the overall vision, mission, and values of the enterprise.
• Responsible for research and development of new technologies, methodologies, product design and deployment; maintains current technology and methodologies.
• Assures the confidentiality, privacy and all reasonable restriction of access to corporate or customer data through policy, procedure and regular review.
• Coordinates the preparation of activity and progress reports regarding the activities of Software Development.
• Manages Software Development colleagues, including answering questions, setting priorities, establishing goals and objectives, and meeting deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Major in Information Systems or Management preferred. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Systems or Management preferred.

Ten (10) years of systems and development experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include six (6) years supervisory or project management experience.

Skills & Knowledge :

Taking Care Of You :

Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include Physical : Computer keyboarding Auditory / visual : Hearing, vision and talking Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.

Note : Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.