Job Description :
Job Title : Manager, Website Development permanent position in Cleveland, OH (no sponsor/relo ok)
Job Location : Cleveland, OH
Travel Required : No
Overtime Required : No
Position Type : Direct Placement
Job Description :
Relocation assistance available. No sponsorship.
The Manager, Website Development provides high quality technology solutions that address business needs by developing customer-facing applications and websites for business clients. Manages a team of web developers (back end and front end) working on multiple projects within the E-Business Center of Excellence, and also plays the role of a hands-on technical lead on project initiatives as needed. Requires a strong background with web-based programming, web content management systems, and knowledge of various IT disciplines. Communicates effectively, while working closely with other groups to coordinate design, development, and testing efforts of assigned application components to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
Essential Functions
Strategy & Planning
Provide guidance and input into Quarterly Work Plans.
Manage a customer-facing web portfolio across multiple brands
Research and evaluate new development standards and tools, working with other technology leaders to make decisions.
Effectively leverage web content management systems to deliver web sites with varying levels of complexity and functionality, including eCommerce.
Plan and coordinate system upgrades that impact applications, including database, and application and web servers.
Compile and recommend wants/needs for the annual budgeting process and prepares presentation to senior IT management.
Determine staffing and skills requirements.
Drive change.
Acquisition & Deployment
Lead development team in the Design, Elaboration, Construction, and Transition Phases in building custom web applications and websites.
Support scoping and technical requirements functions to clearly define delivery objectives and work estimates.
Partner with Center of Excellence leadership to collaborate on portfolio governance, prioritization, and planning activities as needed.
Provide necessary resources to development team to maximize productivity.
Work with support teams to resolve production issues and plan new development efforts.
Develop client relationships through communication and engagement on projects.
Knowledge & Experience
10+ years IT experience in software development and system integration area.
4+ years of supervisory experience and/or proven ability to successfully lead projects.
6+ years of web development experience, working on application and website projects.
Experience working with customers to build and formulate business requirements.
Experience leading projects
Experience with all functions of software development, such as analysis, development, project management and architecture
Demonstrated track record of success with increasing responsibility and accountability
Experience developing documentation, white papers and presentations to all levels of management and technical staff.
Experience generating activity status and metrics reports.
Preferred Experience
Experience managing projects with international stakeholders
Experience working on projects using IBM Websphere Commerce technologies.
Experience working on projects using IBM Sterling Order Management system.
Experience working on projects using Oracle Webcenter Sites, Coremedia or Adobe Experience Manager content management systems.
Agile Methodology experience.
Formal Education & Certification
Bachelor Degree or foreign equivalent in related field or equivalent experience.