Manager of Application Development

Location:
New York, NY

Division/Dept.:
Technology

Position Summary:
Edison Schools, founded in 1992, is the nation's leading partner with public schools and school districts focused on raising student achievement through its research-based school design, uniquely aligned assessment systems, interactive professional development, and integrated use of technology. Edison students are achieving annual academic gains well above national norms. Edison Schools Inc. serves more than 270,000 public school students in over 20 states through its entire school management partnerships with districts and charter schools; summer and after-school programs; and achievement management solutions for school systems.

Edison Schools Inc. is seeking a Manager of Application Development to be responsibilities for designing, developing and maintaining custom applications and databases while establishing and enforcing best practices and standardize the development platforms for all applications.

Responsibilities:

· Develop new applications, ensure the timely delivery and quality of the application while maintaining and upgrading existing applications.
· Defines, measures and ensures service level expectations are met and supports team managers in developing correction action plans as required.
· Maintains application inventory and lifecycle plan for all assigned applications and documentation for assigned systems.
· Responsible for reviewing maintenance strategies and providing support for meeting delivery schedules consistent with budgets, solution performance, availability and adaptability requirements.
· Communicate project progress as required to clients and management.
· Ensure that production systems continue to meet customer needs during and after project implementations.



Special Skills/Experience Required:
· BA/BS degree with an emphasis in database management, information technology, and/or management information systems.
· Minimum of 8 years of business and technical experience, which should include applications development management and vendor relationship management.
· Experience developing and implementing corporate-wide compliance policies and procedures.
· Expertise in assigned group of applications/platform to provide application/platform service to multiple clients.
· Ability to see a project through from inception through implementation to the end
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter specifically identifying the position title to lcarrasco@edisonschools.com


Edison Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit our website at www.edisonschools.com for information on our company, services, and employment opportunities.



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