Manager, Application Development

Job Description
Is hiring aManager of Application Development. This individual manages an application development team and oversees the development and maintenance of Ingram’s IQ application, which is a comprehensive sales and inventory reporting platform for book publishers. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of software developers. Works with customers and technical staff to resolve complex problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Manages the application product portfolio and provides strategic vision and leadership. Communicates with the Product Advisory Board to develop, manage, and maintain advanced product line roadmaps, priorities, and timelines. This position will require 4 days in the office and 1 day remote per week, candidates must be in or willing to relocate to the Nashville, TN region.
Want to help explore and build new ways to deliver content to the world?
At Ingram, our Technology team is blazing a trail by providing content distribution services to thousands of publishers with key initiatives around business intelligence, machine learning, continuous integration and omnichannel. We support diverse people and technology that highlights innovation through SaaS platforms, metadata, cloud, and containerization. Our teams are agile, and emphasize authenticity, creativity, and transparency upon a fact-based foundation.
The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways. If you are an IT professional who strives to deliver results through collaborative partnerships, understanding what drives business,and enjoys working in a connected culture, we can’t wait to meet you!
The ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or directly related experience.
7+ years of application developer/software engineer experience including experience.
1 to 3 years previous team leadership, supervisory experience, technical lead, or project management roles.
We have a preference for:
Knowledge of software development best practices
Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing and data visualization (ETL)
Knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL,PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Vertica and Oracle
Knowledge of Business Intelligence reporting and analytical tools
The Manager, Application Development’s key responsibilities are:
Manages a group of developers;
sets direction, monitors progress and provides technical oversight.
Develops and modifies internal and external facing software applications.
Coordinates application development with contract developers and other Ingram company developers.
Provides full application development life cycle support, including specifications, prototypes, development, quality assurance and deployment.
Communicates effectively with internal and external users as needed to support channel integration, development, and support.
Supports development with appropriate documentation.
Provides task and project level estimates scoped by available information.
Engages business partners to reach agreement on decision points.
Maintains or acquires an expert level of knowledge relative to the product and applicable business domain.
Develop product line strategic vision, incorporating customer needs with market opportunity and company strategy.
Manages product line as a business and is responsible and accountable for performance.
Understands and develops subject matter expertise on product line’s competitive landscape.
Runs beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples.
Works with third parties to assess partnership opportunities and external requirements.
Develops a clear definition of product strategy and roadmap.
Develops the core positioning and messaging for the product.