Director of Application Development managing global application strategy and support for Signature Aviation. Driving operational excellence and overseeing application lifecycle for enterprise applications.
Responsibilities
Own the strategy and roadmap for assigned application portfolios, aligning with enterprise IT and business objectives
Oversee full lifecycle management: development handoff, deployment, production stability, enhancements, and retirement
Partner with Application Development leaders to ensure seamless transition from project delivery to steady-state operations
Drive modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead global 24x7 L1/L2 support operations, ensuring SLA adherence and business continuity
Accountable for incident, problem, change, and risk management governance
Lead major incident response and post-incident reviews; eliminate root causes and reduce recurrence
Implement measurable service performance metrics and publish service health dashboards
Ensure Business Continuity and disaster recovery objectives are met
Own operating plan targets, forecasts, invoice approvals, and annual budget development
Manage managed service providers and external vendors to ensure service quality, performance, and cost efficiency
Optimize resource allocation across internal teams and partners
Lead, coach, and develop a global team of application support professionals
Establish performance objectives, succession planning, and workforce strategy
Ensure standardized tools, methodologies, and process frameworks are consistently applied
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and service excellence
Build trusted relationships with business leaders and senior IT stakeholders
Participate in IT strategic planning and portfolio governance
Translate business priorities into scalable application capabilities
Partner with Finance, Audit, and Risk teams to ensure compliance and control integrity
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred
10–15+ years progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles overseeing application development and production support
Experience leading global teams and managing service providers
Strong financial acumen, managing operating plans and vendor contracts
Deep understanding of development methodologies, ITIL processes, and enterprise application architectures
Proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
Enterprise application portfolio leadership
Global operations management
Vendor and financial governance
Service management (Incident, Problem, Change, Risk)
Continuous improvement and operational maturity
Executive communication and stakeholder influence
Strategic planning and roadmap alignment
Benefits
Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k)
Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
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