Manager Software Development

***This positions is hybrid/on-site in Phoenix, AZ, Boise, ID, or Livonia, MI.

POSITION SUMMARY: Republic Services is developing, growing and expanding and is focused on building innovative technology platforms. The technology transformation at Republic Services is happening right now, and we are seeking the brightest and most talented Information Technology professionals to lead the way in this transformation. We seek enthusiastic individuals who are excited about transforming the way we utilize technology in our industry. Technical expertise and creativity is the key to ensuring that we build the best technology solutions resulting in a superior experience for our customers and employees.

The Manager, Software Development (ERP) plays a key role in delivering enhancements and integrations to our Financial, Procurement, Legal and Compliance systems, and supporting applications that are essential for managing throughout their entire lifecycle. The Manager, Software Development (ERP) directly participates in defining solutions for difficult business problems with various stakeholder groups, leads major development projects, and collaborates with other application development and shared service development teams. The Manager, Software Development (ERP) also shares responsibility for the evolution of the technology portfolio needed to enable operational excellence for our Financial, Procurement, Legal and Compliance systems.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: ‘

• Manages competing priorities, workloads and activities to achieve multiple project objectives and ensures that information systems are defect free and meet end-user requirements.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with project sponsors and key systems users.
• Stays current on software development techniques and drives improvements in support of application development efforts.
• Participates in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Plans and manages budgets, forecasts, projects and associated staffing requirements.
• Ensures that service delivery meets agreed to service levels. Diagnoses service delivery problems to identify actions required to maintain or improve levels of service.
• Develops strong relationships with key vendors providing components of the department’s services.
• Responsible for the hiring, promotion, associate performance evaluation, training, motivation, counseling, and discipline of employees.
• Fosters collaborative cross-functional partnerships across technology and business teams to ensure project goals are consistently met.
• Actively leads the evolution of the Finance and Procurement components of the Information Technology departments’ 5-year plan.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience of managing Financial and Procurement application development teams.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing teams through all phases of the technology lifecycle from initial deployment through retirement.
• Experience managing multiple teams comprised of offshore, nearshore, and local members.
• Experience managing systems in a hybrid environment of Premise and SaaS
• Experience supporting complex systems with significant integration points and external Third Party systems through APIs.
• Thorough understanding and proven delivery experience with both traditional and Agile (Scrum/Kanban) project methodologies.
• Experience with Agile tools such as Rally and Confluence.
• Experience with change management, incident management, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with Lawson Financials and SAP Ariba.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing software development teams.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in software development.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

• Short- and long-term disability.

• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee discount programs.

• Retirement plan with a generous company match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.