Manager Application Development

Job Title: Application Delivery Manager 

Location: Tulsa, OK 

Type: Full-Time

Summary

This is not a traditional Application Manager role. We're seeking a transformation leader, someone who's reengineered IT processes, led cloud rollouts, and stabilized operations post-deployment. 

Lead the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle for a high-impact IT organization, overseeing application development, analytics, and systems administration. This role demands hands-on leadership in Agile software engineering, resource and performance management, vendor relations, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will drive IT process reengineering, lead technology transformation initiatives from current to future state, and ensure robust cloud technology operational support, advancing continuous improvement and technical excellence across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Agile development practices and tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Manage a team of developers and analysts across software delivery and support functions
• Build and sustain a positive culture focused on employee engagement, performance, and development
• Lead strategic project planning, estimation, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Oversee vendor relationships, RFP evaluations, and service delivery standards
• Guide technology decisions and ensure alignment with business goals, regulatory standards, and future-state architecture
• Drive IT process reengineering and improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and service quality
• Lead cloud technology operational support efforts, ensuring high availability, performance, and cost optimization across platforms
• Champion inclusion, innovation, and change management throughout the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; Master's preferred
• 7+ years in IT, including application development and delivery leadership
• 3+ years in staff management and strategic planning roles
• Proven success overseeing large-scale projects, vendors, and process improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in leading technology transformation efforts, including legacy modernization and cloud adoption
• Deep understanding of business systems, application architecture, and SDLC best practices
• Familiarity with distribution industry environments is a plus
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
• ITIL certification or equivalent experience in service delivery frameworks
• Certifications such as PMP and Scrum/Agile are beneficial