at Spectrum Brands, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Division Information
Spectrum Brands' global enabling functions, including Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Commercial Operations, provide enterprise-wide strategy, structure, and common processes to deliver the knowledge and expertise that helps our businesses grow. Enabling functions may operate as a center-led global team, providing a central strategy, structure, and standards; or as business partner teams, with resources embedded within the businesses to deliver business unit-specific results.Job Summary
The Director, Applications Development is responsible for the management and execution of application development programming for SAP and other platforms, building interfaces, our global software development methodology, EDI and the technical aspects of Master Data Governance. This leader manages a team of employee resources as well as an extended team of contract resources. As part of our Moving 4Ward (S4) program, this role plays a key part in establishing new standards and implementing best practices for several new technologies (user interfaces, scripting, ABAP code, mobile technologies, integration strategy, conversational AI and more) while supporting our legacy environment(s) and implementing S/4HANA.
*This position can be fully remote in the United States*Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Manage ongoing construction of development efforts for multiple project / programs while working with other IT and business leaders to ensure effective delivery
Leads quality control efforts and ensures delivery of enhancements and new functionality for SAP and additional software solutions over time
Lead the development and consistent execution of technology designs and programming practices
Provides coaching and leadership for the delivery of technical work products adhering to best practices
Leads the road map of application development tools, related use cases and methods
Collaborates with IT Business Partners, Solution and Enterprise Architects on project design
Provides technical oversight and development guidance, coaching and support to development team members
Experience developing on common platforms, tools and methodologies
Develops the capability for custom development efforts when needed
Works collaboratively with cross functional IT team members and business leaders to ensure effective cross-project communication and issue management.
Leads the development of the transition process of newly developed code through a warranty period to successful transition to the dedicated support team. Provides analytics and intermediate data logs necessary for isolation of support issues encountered in the support team.
Ensures and monitors programmer productivity. Regularly provides constructive feedback, coaching and training for developers.
Leads thought process on developing bundled development opportunities through vendor partnerships. Accountable for high quality delivery results regardless of method.
Defines and manages resourcing models along with relevant staff augmentation costs and budgets
Works collaboratively with external partners and managed services providers to ensure technical services are achieved and per contract
Responsible for budgeting, forecast and accountable for cost
Leads the development and execution of technical service contracts with external partners
Manages partner relationships and expectations and provides oversight of services and deliverables.
Team acts as escalation point to resolve various types of technical support incidents
Education and Experience Profile
12+ years of relevant experience working in and leading technical development teams, including all aspects of major enterprise business systems and related technologies as well as experience in a management and leadership role providing functional support to business applications.
Bachelor's degree in related field and experience in a similar role
Experience working for a manufacturing, distribution or consumer goods company
Required Skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple development projects simultaneously while providing oversight, accountability and mentoring of the team... For full info follow application link.
Spectrum Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Spectrum Brands complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Spectrum welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Priority may be given to current employees or local candidates.
