Web Applications Manager

 

Summary

The Web Applications Manager is responsible for leading and managing the development, delivery, and maintenance of ATS's web and mobile applications. The role involves overseeing the web mobile development team, ensuring that scalable and efficient development practices are in place, and driving cross-training initiatives to optimize team flexibility and performance. As a hands-on leader, the Web Applications Manager must have strong technical knowledge and be able to critically assess development progress, ensuring quality and timely delivery of projects.

 

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, business, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5+ years of experience in web & mobile application development, with hands-on experience in a leadership or management role.
3. Proven development and delivery of multiple moderately to highly complex business technology solutions into production that have achieved or surpassed business goals, focusing on applications optimized to run in the cloud or virtualized environments.
4. Knowledge of system architecture, technical design, and system and software development technology.
5. Expertise with managing application development at scale, employing SDLC methodologies including Agile.
6. Working knowledge of emerging trends and developments in iOS/Android app API, cloud, and other digital technologies.
7. Experience in team building and collaboration with business leaders, 3rd parties, and internal staff.
8. Outstanding coordination, facilitation, consultation, and conflict resolution skills.
9. Able to foster a culture of transparency and a sense of purpose among the team and create clear accountabilities and metrics using positive and collaborative methods.
10. Expertise in front-end and back-end technologies relevant to web and mobile development.
11. Ability to lead process improvement initiatives, manage and implement change, and manage budgets.
12. Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting. Able to communicate technical or complex subject matter in business terms.
13. Must be self-motivated and able to perform effectively with limited assistance/guidance from functional leadership.
14. Strong planning and problem-solving skills; able to identify and resolve problems promptly.
15. Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish trust and rapport with all levels of staff.  Able to relate effectively to diverse cultures.
16. Must demonstrate a proactive commitment to ATS corporate values and the success of all staff.
17. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.

 

1. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
2. Willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight travel.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee the development, maintenance, and improvement of ATS's web and mobile applications, focusing on Freight Match and Driver Apps, while ensuring seamless user experiences.
2. Develop and implement scalable and standardized web and mobile development processes to improve efficiency and quality and ensure the team can effectively handle increasing workloads for the rest of the decade.
3. Lead and manage a team of developers, promoting cross-training across technologies to build a versatile team. Prioritize talent development, mentorship, and support of high-performing individuals.
4. Stay hands-on with the technology, maintain a deep understanding of the development processes, and ensure that the team is producing high-quality work. Be capable of identifying challenges or inefficiencies and driving improvements.
5. Use a prioritized backlog to plan and execute development work, ensuring clear and accurate reporting on project progress, risks, and achievements to stakeholders.
6. Collaborate with DevOps engineers to ensure smooth deployments, automated testing, and continuous integration processes.
7. Manage relationships with third-party vendors and key business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.
8. Ensure that rigorous testing and problem management processes are in place to maintain high application performance and user satisfaction.
9. Work with the Run/Operations team to ensure that applications are properly maintained and supported after initial deployment, allowing the Web Applications team to focus on new development and improvements.
10. Demonstrates, by their daily actions, ATS Mission, Vision, and Values in a consistent, effective, and reliable manner.
11. Support ATS' culture by aligning actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions in accordance with the Company's values as set forth in our All-Employee Competencies.
12. Carry out managerial and leadership responsibilities in accordance with ATS' policies and applicable laws.
13. Perform key All-Manager Responsibilities; Deliver High Business results, Build the Right Team, Manage for Optimal Performance and Develop Talent for Growth.
14. Complete work responsibilities outside of normal business hours as needed and infrequent travel may be required. 
15. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

This position performs work primarily in an office setting.

1. Constantly in a stationary position and occasionally will move around.
2. Constantly operates a keyboard and mouse and constantly utilizes a computer monitor(s).
3. Constantly conversing with internal and external customers in person or via phone system.

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of the ATS to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.

The ATS designated person for issues concerning Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity is Director of Human Resources at 320-255-7400.

ATS is committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of the ATS to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability to enable such individual to perform the essential functions of the position for which he/she is applying or in which he/she is employed.

The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.