Sr Manager - IT Application Development

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Description

United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Senior Manager of IT Application Development will lead a team responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining technology solutions to support United Airlines’ Corporate Safety business organization. This role involves aligning IT strategies with overall business goals, managing project portfolios, ensuring system performance and security, and fostering strong relationships with business partners and senior leaders. Candidates should have expertise in the software development lifecycle, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and the ability to provide technical leadership for complex, large-scale systems. The role centers on modernizing legacy systems, strengthening cybersecurity measures, and enabling data-driven insights to improve fleet reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. Collaboration with engineering, maintenance, safety, and compliance leaders is crucial to ensure IT capabilities support both operational and strategic objectives. You will lead efforts in designing, analyzing, and developing scalable solutions, focusing on solutions architecture and driving organizational change. Effective collaboration with finance and other organizational teams is crucial to achieving the company’s strategic goals. The role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership qualities, and collaborative skills.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy in alignment with business objectives:

• Manage the full lifecycle of projects, including planning, development, testing, and deployment

• Ensure the quality and scalability of solutions by establishing best practices and governance procedures