Java Application Development Group Manager, Citi

Citi

Location:
Canada, Mississauga

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

The Applications Development Group Manager role is responsible for leading a team to deliver and implement new or enhanced application systems and programs. Collaborating closely with the global Technology Team, the primary objective is to drive and oversee all application systems analysis and programming activities, ensuring successful project execution and alignment with organizational goals.

Job Responsibility:

Manage multiple teams of staff and vendors/contractors to accomplish established goals
Provide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, budget management and planning
Establish and maintain regular and open communications with senior stakeholders
Drive the strategic recombination of platforms and applications to align with Digital First and future state goals
End to end staff and delivery management for several critical application platforms
Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
Coordinate with management across the organization to lead annual and mid-year resource and budget planning
Provide organizational and cultural change leadership and change management
Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions
Assess risk when business decisions are made

Requirements:

5+ years of senior development management experience leading a team of managers overseeing local and remote application development, project management, business analysis, and quality assurance testing resources
10+ years' hands-on experience developing applications including requirements, design, development, testing, implementation and ongoing support
3+ years' experience delivering software solutions using an Agile/iterative methodology
Expertise working with the business to provide project governance, demand prioritization, and resource supply management
Extensive experience leading large technology programs and solution delivery teams
Expert communicator and negotiator with exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Skilled multi-tasker with ability to manage numerous projects and tasks concurrently
Experience managing vendors through the full vendor engagement life cycle
Ability to work hands on with team members to inspire and motivate all levels of staff
Outstanding performer, persistent and pro-active leader, exceptionally detail oriented
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a Computer Science or related field

Nice to have:

Experience using JIRA
ITIL certification
Prior industry experience in Banking/Financial Services or Professional Services/Management Consulting
Experience leading transformational programs and managing global technology teams
Hands-on early career experience in a technical IT role
Stable work history with at least 2 years average duration per employer

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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