Director of Application Development

Position Overview

The Director of Application Development will work as part of the Dynamics team under the direction of the Senior Director of Application Development. This strategic leadership role will oversee the design, development, and implementation of custom applications and solutions built on the Microsoft Dynamics platform, driving digital transformation and business process optimization across the organization. The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

Responsibilities

People Management

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Dynamics developers, solution architects, and technical specialists.
• Establish development standards, coding guidelines, and quality assurance processes specific to Dynamics environments.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the Dynamics development team.
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning for multiple concurrent Dynamics projects.
• Understand how to implement the company’s initiatives at a team and individual level.
• Develop, implement and/or refine team metrics to continuously improve and move the team forward.
• Monitor performance, conduct performance reviews and develop/maintain development plans for each employee.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive application development strategies aligned with business objectives and the Dynamics platform.
• Oversee multiple application development team members, improving systems, planning and executing long-term strategies and initiatives.
• Maintain data across a wide range of technologies for both business and technical systems.
• Manage the day-to-day performance of subordinate staff to ensure that all project and department milestones and goals are met and align with overall company objectives.
• Optimize each team member's contribution, drive the team forward in accomplishing IT goals, and ensure the team's direction aligns with the overall business strategy.
• Facilitate quarterly goal setting, conduct frequent one-on-one and team meetings, and utilize any other necessary means.
• Collaborate with product owners to comprehend business requirements and provide the necessary resources to facilitate progress towards a desired future state.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements within IT.
• Exert influence both internally and externally, including senior division executives, vendors, or regulators.
• Excel at building and nurturing highly effective teams and adapting processes for application development, release management, low code tasks, and testing.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment, as well as develop and refine processes to maximize team effectiveness.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of business dynamics and how the Microsoft Dynamics platform integrates within the organization.
• Knowledge and enforcement of industry best practices while achieving objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate leadership among peers and direct reports.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with both internal and external parties.
• Inquisitive, detail-oriented, responsible, and capable of independent work and strategic decision-making.

Employment Type

Full Time

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Salary

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