Hybrid Director of Application Development bei Protective

The Director of Application Development will work as part of the Dynamics team under the direction of the Senior Director of Application Development. This strategic leadership role will oversee the design, development, and implementation of custom applications and solutions built on the Microsoft Dynamics platform, driving digital transformation and business process optimization across the organization. It is expected that this person will be able to apply an in-depth understanding of business dynamics and how the Microsoft Dynamics platform integrates within the organization. Additionally, this individual will be expected to know and enforce industry best practices while achieving objectives.

This person is responsible for overseeing multiple application development team members, improving systems, planning and executing long-term strategies and initiatives, as well as maintaining data across a wide range of technologies for both business and technical systems. This person will manage the day-to-day performance of subordinate staff to ensure that all project and department milestones and goals are met and align with overall company objectives. The goal is to optimize each team member's contribution, drive the team forward in accomplishing IT goals, and ensure the team's direction aligns with the overall business strategy. This will be achieved by facilitating quarterly goal setting, conducting frequent one-on-one and team meetings, and utilizing any other necessary means.

In addition to managing and mentoring the team, the individual in this role must collaborate with product owners to comprehend business requirements and provide the necessary resources to facilitate progress towards a desired future state. This position is responsible for contributing to continuous process improvements within IT and must exert influence both internally and externally, including senior division executives, vendors, or regulators. The individual must excel at building and nurturing highly effective teams and adapting processes for application development, release management, low code tasks, and testing. Furthermore, the person must demonstrate the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment, as well as develop and refine processes to maximize team effectiveness.

This position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills. The candidate must meet deadlines and demonstrate leadership among peers and direct reports. Excellent communication is necessary for effective collaboration with both internal and external parties. The candidate should be inquisitive, detail-oriented, responsible, and capable of independent work and strategic decision-making.