Director, Applications
The Allegheny County Airport Authority ACAA invites you aboard our mission to create meaningful travel experiences in the aviation industry.
As Pittsburgh's gateway to the world, both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport serve as beacons of change and connectivity for our region.
As a member of our crew, you will directly serve, inspire, and advance our community in significant ways that impact the daily lives of others and the future of our organization.
Whether you have a passion for travel, an appreciation for aeronautics and aviation, or an unparalleled love for the city of Pittsburgh, ACAA provides the opportunity for the next chapter of your career to take flight.
Our culture is one that emphasizes high performance, innovation, and learning.
We know that those things only happen when everyone who works in an organization is properly empowered, equipped, and enabled in their roles to make an impact.
At ACAA success is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to supporting and developing the unique strengths you could bring to our team.
Job SummaryUnder the broad supervision of the Senior Vice President, Business Intelligence and Applications, provides direct oversight and implementation of 1) innovative software solutions to improve business processes and meet business needs, 2) systems, 3) IT Service Design, and 4) IT Service Desk support for the Pittsburgh International and Allegheny County Airports.
This is a key IT leadership role that will support and collaborate with the Intelligent Infrastructure Team and the Cyber Security Team on strategy, policies, processes, and procedures.
This position has overall responsibility and accountability for ensuring quality design, development, release, and support of all business application systems for business functions enterprise wide.
Here is how the Director, Applications will help:
Provide oversight and strategic direction for applications as it relates to application development and/or selection, business analysis and process mapping, business continuity, implementation, support, training, and usability services.
Create the enterprise applications strategy aligned to service design solutions, roadmap, and execution plan, with a focus on HCM, finance, legal, procurement and asset management and other areas.
Oversee the development of standards / architectures for all enterprise-wide business system environments to ensure compatibility and integration within multivendor platforms throughout the enterprise.
Review and analyze existing applications effectiveness/efficiency and develop strategies for improving or replacing these systems with next generation of systems.
Working closely with our Finance, HR, Operations, Experience and Design and various business teams, to design, build and operate enterprise applications with cohesive digital user experience.
Partner with various business functions to drive business transformation and process optimization.
Oversight of application costs/budget and vendor/contractor selections, disaster recovery, and all related work processes and procedures.
Lead application initiatives to produce and review on-premises and cloud software/hardware, management, and monitoring platforms with focus on data protection, backup, disaster recovery techniques and tools.
Provide support and development to employees through performance management, coaching, training, motivation, and discipline.
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.
The successful candidate for the role of Director, Applications will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:
Communication - Able to clearly articulate short-term vision, department goals and objectives; Collaborate effectively with peers; Able to communicate policy and strategy to team members.
Strategic Thinking - Able to determine short-term outcomes and give guidance on how to meet goals; Able to direct and deliver plans to achieve efficient, on-time results.
Team Builder - Able to direct and implement project objectives through one team approach; Focused on developing team; direct work of team through leadership and accountability; Makes informed decisions.
Customer Centricity- Leads team to identify and improve customer experience; Directs and implements improvements that positively impacts most stakeholders.
QualificationsRequirements to apply for the role of Director, Applications are:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information systems, computer science or closely related field.
Master's degree preferred.
Seven (7) years' experience in the technology applications field, demonstrating progressive technical management experience in multiple functions such as ERP and CRM implementation, as well as progression in leadership roles.
Experience leading an applications team with budget responsibility preferred.
Possess or obtain prior to employment a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license.
Note:
license must be maintained throughout employment.
Don't meet every requirement?Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't meet every single qualification.
As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren't always shown on a resume.
If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.
You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.
Caring For Our CrewAt ACAA, we've got you covered.
That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs.
It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:
We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
ACAA's dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children's orthodontia.
Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAPI226494652 Recommended Skills Asset Management Aviation Business Analysis Business Continuity Business Intelligence Business Process Improvement Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
As Pittsburgh's gateway to the world, both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport serve as beacons of change and connectivity for our region.
As a member of our crew, you will directly serve, inspire, and advance our community in significant ways that impact the daily lives of others and the future of our organization.
Whether you have a passion for travel, an appreciation for aeronautics and aviation, or an unparalleled love for the city of Pittsburgh, ACAA provides the opportunity for the next chapter of your career to take flight.
Our culture is one that emphasizes high performance, innovation, and learning.
We know that those things only happen when everyone who works in an organization is properly empowered, equipped, and enabled in their roles to make an impact.
At ACAA success is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to supporting and developing the unique strengths you could bring to our team.
Job SummaryUnder the broad supervision of the Senior Vice President, Business Intelligence and Applications, provides direct oversight and implementation of 1) innovative software solutions to improve business processes and meet business needs, 2) systems, 3) IT Service Design, and 4) IT Service Desk support for the Pittsburgh International and Allegheny County Airports.
This is a key IT leadership role that will support and collaborate with the Intelligent Infrastructure Team and the Cyber Security Team on strategy, policies, processes, and procedures.
This position has overall responsibility and accountability for ensuring quality design, development, release, and support of all business application systems for business functions enterprise wide.
Here is how the Director, Applications will help:
Provide oversight and strategic direction for applications as it relates to application development and/or selection, business analysis and process mapping, business continuity, implementation, support, training, and usability services.
Create the enterprise applications strategy aligned to service design solutions, roadmap, and execution plan, with a focus on HCM, finance, legal, procurement and asset management and other areas.
Oversee the development of standards / architectures for all enterprise-wide business system environments to ensure compatibility and integration within multivendor platforms throughout the enterprise.
Review and analyze existing applications effectiveness/efficiency and develop strategies for improving or replacing these systems with next generation of systems.
Working closely with our Finance, HR, Operations, Experience and Design and various business teams, to design, build and operate enterprise applications with cohesive digital user experience.
Partner with various business functions to drive business transformation and process optimization.
Oversight of application costs/budget and vendor/contractor selections, disaster recovery, and all related work processes and procedures.
Lead application initiatives to produce and review on-premises and cloud software/hardware, management, and monitoring platforms with focus on data protection, backup, disaster recovery techniques and tools.
Provide support and development to employees through performance management, coaching, training, motivation, and discipline.
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.
The successful candidate for the role of Director, Applications will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:
Communication - Able to clearly articulate short-term vision, department goals and objectives; Collaborate effectively with peers; Able to communicate policy and strategy to team members.
Strategic Thinking - Able to determine short-term outcomes and give guidance on how to meet goals; Able to direct and deliver plans to achieve efficient, on-time results.
Team Builder - Able to direct and implement project objectives through one team approach; Focused on developing team; direct work of team through leadership and accountability; Makes informed decisions.
Customer Centricity- Leads team to identify and improve customer experience; Directs and implements improvements that positively impacts most stakeholders.
QualificationsRequirements to apply for the role of Director, Applications are:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information systems, computer science or closely related field.
Master's degree preferred.
Seven (7) years' experience in the technology applications field, demonstrating progressive technical management experience in multiple functions such as ERP and CRM implementation, as well as progression in leadership roles.
Experience leading an applications team with budget responsibility preferred.
Possess or obtain prior to employment a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license.
Note:
license must be maintained throughout employment.
Don't meet every requirement?Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't meet every single qualification.
As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren't always shown on a resume.
If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.
You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.
Caring For Our CrewAt ACAA, we've got you covered.
That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs.
It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:
We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
ACAA's dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children's orthodontia.
Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAPI226494652 Recommended Skills Asset Management Aviation Business Analysis Business Continuity Business Intelligence Business Process Improvement Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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