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Manager - IT Applications Development

United Airlines
Chicago, IL, USAHybridSoftware EngineeringMid-Level$112,480 - $146,540Posted: 21 days ago
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Manager - IT Applications Development

This job is available in 2 locations See all This job is associated with 2 categories See allJob IdWHQ00026710Information TechnologyJob TypeFull-TimePosted Date 08/18/2026

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Description

Job overview and responsibilities

The Manager – IT Applications Development is responsible for the supervision of a team of employees and contractors in the development, implementation, and maintenance of critical systems that support United’s Passenger Service System. This technical manager will create and maintain the strategic partnership between business needs and technology delivery and lead the team in creating service solutions using the latest as well as legacy technologies.

This individual will help build a versatile team that is in touch with the market and passionate about new technologies, while at the same time able to understand the needs of our customers and how emerging technology can improve customer experience.

Lead a technical team in achieving and maintaining alignment of delivery success criteria with business partners

Coach, develop, and inspire team members and sustain an environment in which they can thrive as members of a cohesive and high-performing team

Effectively manage and deliver work requests and projects within committed budget, schedule and quality for individual projects while also meeting overall department performance goals

Ensure technology solutions align with architectural and evolving security standards

Collaborate with senior business and technology leaders to drive important initiatives

Plan project staffing, forecast budget, and communicate progress to senior IT and Business leadership

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

3+ years of application delivery and life cycle management experience

Proven track record of ownership and successful delivery

Strong planning and organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly present ideas to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to quickly triage and drive the resolution effort for production support situations

Passionate about the growth, development, and success of team members

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Experience working with operations/business critical, high-availability systems

Application management in a mix of cloud and on-prem infrastructure

Airline industry knowledge or experience

The base pay range for this role is $112,480.00 to $146,540.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of application delivery and life cycle management experience
  • Proven track record of ownership, successful delivery, strong planning, organizational, and communication skills
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and successful interview completion

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