Sr Manager - IT Application Development

Sr Manager - IT Application Development

Location Chicago, Illinois, United States This job is associated with 2 categories See allJob IdWHQ00026695Information TechnologyJob TypeFull-TimePosted Date 08/07/2026

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Description

Job overview and responsibilities

The Senior Manager of IT Application Development will be pivotal in leading a team dedicated to developing innovative solutions for our Crew Scheduling business unit. This position will drive technological advancements and shape our company's future amid ongoing transformations. As a leader, you will have exceptional leadership and communication skills and a deep understanding of driving organizational change, Agile development, and solutions architecture.

Leadership and Team Management

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning

Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure the successful execution of programs, resource management, and day-to-day operations

Establish goals for the team and individuals, including performance reviews and career and performance plans

Plan for short and long-term resource needs (internally and externally) to ensure the right number of resources and skills are available to meet project goals and deadlines

Evaluate and suggest improvements to the organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities

Communication and Stakeholder Management

Engage, collaborate, and partner with technical and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and user expectations and lead the development of solutions that meet functional and technical requirements

Collaborate with United's business and IT leadership teams and product subject matter experts to establish the product's long-term vision, goals, and strategy

Develop multi-year product development strategies and tactical plans

Share knowledge and work together to generate innovative solutions to problems

Align with business partners on delivery success criteria and ensure technology solutions follow architectural standards

Provide delivery estimates and business case updates to support overall IT performance metrics, monthly project status reporting, and quarterly resource planning review

Foster open communication within the IT team and across departments to ensure alignment and the successful delivery of cross-functional initiatives

Budgeting and Resource Management

Develop and manage the program budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation to support strategic initiatives and operational need

Track and report on key performance metrics, making data-driving decisions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team

Strategic IT Planning and Execution

Evaluate, implement, and manage SaaS-based solutions and develop in-house cloud-based solutions

Identify technical obstacles early and collaborate closely with the team to find innovative solutions

Responsible for escalating, assisting, and following up on resolving issues related to the delivery of technology solutions

Ensure that Agile methodologies are implemented following best practices and that continuous improvements are made as needed

Also, ensure compliance with code scanning and other security protocols during development and release

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field

5+ years of relevant experience

3+ years of Application development (.Net, Java, Spring Boot, Angular, or other modern language)

Proven experience leading and developing IT teams, with a strong focus on leadership, mentorship, and team development

Experience building applications using AWS cloud: ECS, Lambda, Document DB, MSK

Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Apply critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

Well-versed in Agile development and requirements management processes

Leadership experience managing multiple cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

A mindset for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices

Advanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management, and other related disciplines/processes

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):

Master's degree

Understanding of system architecture principles, including the ability to design scalable and reliable solutions

Experience managing applications for crew

The base pay range for this role is $140,600.00 to $183,108.00.

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.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years relevant experience with 3+ years in application development (.Net, Java, Spring Boot, Angular, or similar)
• Proven leadership in IT team development, Agile expertise, and AWS cloud application experience (ECS, Lambda, Document DB, MSK)
• Strong communication skills, legal U.S. work authorization, and successful interview completion required