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Swagelok IT Manager Applications Development in Solon, Ohio
Shift: 1st shift
City: Solon
Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA
Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.
Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.
We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.
Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.
We hope you’ll consider joining our team.
The Application Development Manager is responsible for applications systems analysis and programming activities, for feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, and the establishment and implementation of new or revised applications systems and programs required to support Swagelok operations. Manages a team responsible for change management, SAP Basis development and Application Managed Services (AMS). Partners with line of business application teams with the primary objective of understanding business direction, priorities, and establishing strong business relationships. Consults with personnel in other information systems groups to coordinate activities.
Responsibilities:
Help define core technologies on an ongoing basis as well as defining best practices for software development
Support the use of the approved software development tool sets and standard practices
Work closely with the architects / developers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development
Review design architecture, application usability, supportability, retention limits, disaster recovery guideline, and hardware requirements
Function as a key interface point with the Line of Business, Distributors and customers to develop software requirement documents and build strong business relationships
Function as Project Manager on departmental or small to mid-sized corporate projects
Management of departmental resources, staffing, and enhancing and maintaining a best-in-class team
Assigns personnel to various projects and directs activities.
Confront problems and resolve conflict
Prepare activity and progress reports and be accountable for all actions
Confers with and advises subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods.
Challenge associates to improve and provide opportunities to assist them in reaching their potential. Educate associates to understand and achieve individual, company and organizational goals through:
Training, directing, coaching and evaluation
Reviews and evaluates work and prepares performance reports.
Developing, monitoring, and communicating key performance indicators
Setting the example: displaying integrity on and off the job
Talking with associates about concerns, issues, performance, and personal development in a direct, positive, and professional manner
Challenging associates to improve and providing opportunities to assist them in reaching their potential
Communicating and listening while creating an environment that fosters trust, fairness, and respect
Uses the Swagelok Competency Inventory as a self-assessment guide for developing job competencies and personal improvement
Conducts interviews, hires new staff, and provides associate orientation (as needed).
Handles staff scheduling, including: work assignments, training, vacations, work hours, off-hours support, and backups for absent associates.
Approves associate expense reports and purchase requests within company guidelines
Achieve departmental and company objectives, support company operating plans
Handles additional responsibilities related to various systems and technologies as the need arises.
As a leader, you are expected to know, enforce, and appropriately escalate all Swagelok associate policies.
Approximate # of direct reports (if applicable) – 10
Required Education and Work Expeirence:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Business
4+ years of experience with software development
5+ years of experience implementing and supporting one or more business application
2+ years leading projects
Leadership experience - 5+ years’ experience as a manger of people/teams
Excellent communication skills, presentation skills, and computer skills
Knowledge of Systems Analysis, software development and project management
Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.
To apply:
Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.
Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.
Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.
_Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law _
_Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law. _
_This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason. _