POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced (Associate) Director of Technology Delivery and Application Management to oversee our organization's application technology landscape. The ideal candidate will have a strong application and software development technical background coupled with excellent leadership and communication skills to drive the successful integration and management of applications across the organization.

This role must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with other IT leaders, project teams, vendors and other cross functional groups.   This person will be extremely knowledgeable of best practices and effective methodologies related to application delivery, application management, development practices, and modern integration approaches within our application portfolio.   

We are open to this role being remote, but the ideal candidate would be located near an office location: Dulles, VA, Tempe, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Garden Grove, CA, Union City, CA, Portland, OR, Dallas/Carrollton, TX.  Top candidate locations would be Garden Grove, CA or Dallas/Carrollton, TX.

What you’ll do:

• Strategic Planning:
  • Develop TDM strategic vision/plans and implement strategic plans for application management and application integration aligned with IT Department and Southland’s objectives.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders both internal IT and with business groups to understand business needs and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Application Lifecycle Management and Technical Support:
  • Lead the end-to-end management of applications throughout their lifecycle, including planning, deployment, maintenance, support and retirement.
  • Establish and enforce best practices and standards for application development, deployment, and support whether through our key vendors, partners, or other avenues.
• Application Integration:
  • Design, implement, and maintain robust application integration solutions to ensure seamless communication and data exchange between different systems.
  • Identify integration opportunities and optimize existing integrations to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Team Leadership:
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of application managers, integration specialists, solution analysts, and as needed developers.
  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to team members to foster their professional growth and development.
  • Ability to build additional capacity when needed and also specific technical expertise through vendor partners, contractors, consultants.
• Vendor Management:
  • Evaluate and select third-party vendors and software solutions for application management and integration.
  • Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring delivery of high-quality products and services.
  • Ability to negotiate effectively and influence vendors
  • Manage software purchases, vendor contracts, renewals, etc.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
  • Define measures to assess the performance and effectiveness of application management and integration processes.
  • Continuously monitor and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and security protocols in all aspects of application management and integration.
  • Continuously assess and implement measures to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities related to application security and data protection.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Eight (8) years of progressive application management and integration experience, including 5 years of leadership experience.
• Strong technical background with expertise in application development, integration technologies (e.g., APIs, middleware), and enterprise software platforms.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.  We are looking for someone who can advocate for their beliefs in a collaborative manner, but isn’t afraid to ‘hold their own.’
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.  A strong people leader and developer is a MUST for us!
• Knowledge of industry best practices, emerging trends, and technologies in application management and integration.
• Knowledge of construction or related industries is a plus.

YOU Matter 

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN 

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels. 

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued. 

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY. 

Benefits: 

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family: 

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting 
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee 
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Disability Income Protection Insurance 

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) 
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave 
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses 

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN  

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland 

  Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ** 

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time** 

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