Job Description

Position Description

Serves as technical expert who provides project management leadership in the development and delivery of applications and services for a specific business process. The Technical Delivery Manager acts as the subject matter expert on application development efforts.  This individual may be responsible for a single technical project of medium to high complexity or a group of smaller, unrelated technical projects/break-fix items.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and drive technical strategy for IT project based on project objectives and business requirements
Assist in the creation of architecture and detailed design documentation per required deliverables within a project
Allocate and direct technical resources to accomplish project tasks ensuring effective utilization
Manage application development, perform code reviews, work with software vendors, coach developers, and advise teams of Ally standard requirements, security standards, methodology and processes
Participate in proof of concepts to assist in defining technology direction and enabling business strategy
Work closely with the Ally Architecture team to ensure architectural standards are met in projects
Communicate and validate solution execution with Lead Architect, and program / project manager
Responsible for Release Management planning and coordination with internal/external teams
Participate in defect triage and work with project team/vendors to resolve prioritized defect fixes
Act as Ally System Integrator managing multiple suppliers/vendors
Ensure Technology infrastructure is ready on time and that the application is successfully transitioned to sustain
Identify and manage project issues/risks to closure and provide proper visibility to stakeholders
Work with project management counterparts to deliver broad-based, often complex, communication for internal and/or external audiences
Generate an inclusive workgroup environment, which encouraged cross-group collaboration

Qualifications

BS and 5+ years in a technical role or equivalent
Development experience preferred
Ability to work autonomously, solving complex problems in an ambiguous environment
Knowledge and understanding of industry trends and new technologies and ability to apply trends to software development
Extensive breadth of experience delivering complex technical projects within budget and scope
Ability to think critically and develop high quality project deliverables and ensure technology solution meets requirements
Knowledge of the software development process (iterative and waterfall)
Excellent technical skills, experience in web development, mobile capabilities, integration services, and developing enterprise class solutions
Ability to understand the complex programs in software development
Knowledge of enterprise platforms, operating systems, and networks
Strong leadership skills
Superior interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Ability to negotiate and build consensus with various stakeholder groups
Resource planning and management acumen
Analytical approach; strong problem solving and root cause identification skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Understanding of Information Security Policy and Procedures
MS Office Suite with extensive Project, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills
Preferred Experience: AWS, Cloud, OpenShift, J2EE, .NET, Python, REST/SOAP, PL/SQL, Oracle RDBMS, TC{/IP, SFTP,  Splunk, JIRA, Confluence