Manager IT Application Development - Emirati Talent

Core Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement business applications for processes and end users across EDGE Corporate and its entities
• Manage the delivery of applications and enhancements including managing project deliverables, scope, quality, resource management, scheduling, communication, and implementation through design phase, development, and go live
• Develop and manage project plan including risk identification and mitigation, scope and budget tracking and post-implementation support planning
• Work closely with the Digital Transformation functional tower to define EDGE requirements and design application blueprints
• Oversee and lead the development of applications interfacing with EDGE systems, working across multiple stakeholders and internal teams
• Identify improvement opportunities and define the plan to drive growth and integration of the EDGE applications landscape
• Recommend innovative and cost-effective software development projects and system enhancements
• Liaise with the Product/Solution Management team to ensure the successful implementation across EDGE while adhering to EDGE and industry leading quality standards
• Oversee performance and progress of all application development projects including integration, testing and commissioning activities, as per planned timelines, milestones and project objectives in coordination with the IT PMO sub-function
• Assist in change management and the proactive adoption of application platforms through the development of strategic, targeted employee facing communications at all levels of the organization that demonstrate the value of best practices over current state work processes
• Perform any other duties as requested by the reporting manager
• Provide input towards budget preparation for the function/sub-function
• Identify training and development needs of direct reports
• Provide constructive feedback to direct reports and provide inputs to the function and functional tower lead on performance of employees
• Maintain knowledge on new and existing KPI requirements and its linkage to corporate KPIs and EDGE’s strategic performance management framework and scorecard

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years in Business Application Development
• Experience in UAE or Middle East is desirable 

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field
• Master’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field

Key Skills:

• Experience in Business Application design, development and implementation to integrate software and technology to deliver business solutions while developing the application policies, and overseeing system enhancements as per business requirements
• Proficiency in the English language