We are looking for an Applications Development Manager in our Kansas City World headquarters.  

As an Applications Development Manager, you will be required to lead a team responsible for the design, development, implementation, and production support of software. Researches, designs, and implements systems according to user specifications. Writes new programs and modifies existing programs. Leads competitive analysis and technical due diligence efforts to determine buy versus build solutions, makes vendor recommendations, and helps manage vendor costs. Develops processing, archiving, and recovery procedures for systems. Provides technical assistance in answering user questions. Establishes, implements, and enforces standards and practices to ensure the highest degree of software quality and supportability. Reviews project control information to assure schedules and budgets are met.
 
Essential Duties / Key Duties / Responsibilities
 
Scope of Responsibility

• Manages the development of applications and content management solutions for CST Industries including integration to other applications.
• Works with business customer to assess customer requirements, evaluate alternatives, and develop creative solutions. Participates in the preparation of detailed work plans for business process improvement efforts and related technology solutions.
• Consults with senior management, the Business Applications team, and the Technology Support team to ensure unified process integration within the applications development lifecycle.
• Follows the software development methodology to ensure quality implementation. Follows the application release management and change control processes to ensure integrity of the production environment. Builds, publishes, and maintains system release schedules for all work within the company/ departmental teams. Manages release bridge calls during implementations
• Documents high level designs in a macro design document. Creates detailed program specifications in a micro design document. Develops unit test cases. Develops documentation for new and existing code. Develops detailed procedural documentation and training materials.
• Serves as technical project manager for large and small efforts as necessary
• Performs administrative duties consistent with managerial positions with the organization. Proposes and manages operating budget for area.
• Performs rotating manager on-call responsibilities for problem escalation
• Up to 10% travel/quarter

Projects and Workflow

• Ensures regular production support and maintenance needs are fully staffed and actively managed at all times
• Ensures project teams are staffed with appropriate resources throughout course of project and that resource forecasts are updated appropriately as estimates change
• Provides input for cost/benefit analysis of proposals, estimation of budgets, timelines, and resources required for successful and timely completion of projects.

 
Staff Guidance, Coordination
 

• Assists in selecting and assigning applications development staff. Follows staff recruiting procedures including maintaining job descriptions, conducting interviews, selecting candidates, hiring, and on-boarding
• Directs and assists staff to effectively carry out departmental functions and goals. Works with associates to set goals, monitor progress, and create development plans.
• Provides regular feedback to team.
• Evaluates employee performance through annual reviews. Works within a budget for performance appraisals, staffing, and review processes.
• Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained
• Ensures proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained

Technical Qualifications / Education / Experience
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or business-related field.
• Masters degree is highly desirable.
• 4 years experience designing, building, and supporting complex, distributed systems for large client bases
• Object Oriented experience in Java and/or C is preferred
• Experience with Agile methodologies a plus
• Expertise in Object Oriented Design and Object Oriented Programming
• Expertise in UML, WSDL/SOAP and Service Oriented Architecture
• Knowledge of various SDLC methodologies, when to apply the various types, and their functions within a development environment

 
Administrative/Supervisory Skills, Experience
 

• 5 years leading IT teams in a fast-paced, corporate environment. Experience managing programming teams. 3-5 years management experience.
• Proven ability to select and manage application vendors
• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting, and decision making skills.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with current technology concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to work independently in the development and installation of major systems.
• Ability to properly prioritize and work multiple tasks
• Ability to multitask and independently negotiate dependencies and priorities with numerous departments

 
About CST Industries

CST Industries, Inc., headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the global leader in the manufacture and construction of factory coated storage tanks, silos, aluminum domes, specialty covers and reclaimer systems. With over 100 years of heritage and 275,000 installations in more 125 countries, CST Industries is focused on providing our customers the highest level of quality and customer service. CST's existing company portfolio consists of CST Storage Products, CST Covers, and Vulcan Tanks. Manufacturing facilities and technical design centers are located in Parsons, Kansas; Winchester, Tennessee; DeKalb, Illinois; Conroe, Texas; Gardena, California; Rincon, Georgia and the United Kingdom. Regional sales offices are located throughout North America and in Mexico, Argentina, United Kingdom, India, Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam.  CST offers attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, life, STD, paid vacation, 401k and an EAP program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.

***CST Industries, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties.  Please, no phone calls or emails regarding this posting.***
 
CST Industries offers competitive salaries, great benefits, including 401k, health, vision and dental insurance.   

CST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.