Delivery and Support Manager

Remote Miami, FL

We are seeking a Delivery & Support Manager to be responsible for leading multiple teams of supervisors, software architects, application analysts and developers building and supporting a portfolio of software applications. The teams may consist of onsite, offsite and offshore resources. This position is responsible for enhancing, maintaining, supporting and upgrading a portfolio of applications, projects and programs based on one or more lines of business. This individual also has responsibility for client relationship management for one or more business sponsors in areas of the business as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Show initiative and provide leadership to the group by setting the technical direction, ensuring that projects are delivered meeting the business requirements and that application support is provided in accordance to established SLAs
Responsible for the strategic planning and technology roadmap that supports the business/portfolio domain within area of responsibility
Play a key leadership role in defining, overseeing and developing overall future technology and architecture strategy
Oversee application development, system architecture, security, quality as well as ongoing support
Direct a team of professional IT technical supervisors, project managers/scrum masters, business analysts, technical staff, and quality control personnel that are responsible for the design, development, integration, implementation of enhancements to existing and new systems as well as support
Ensure effective alignment to business demands and business roadmap through active collaboration with the business units
Communicate and liaise with the business partners to ensure efficient delivery of milestones with high quality
Develop and deliver executive level presentations to both business and IT leadership on topics related to the Manager's portfolio and related technologies
Oversee financial management of all budgets pertaining to the production and support of all solutions focusing on optimizing Carnival’s investments
Develop SOWs for services, analyze SOW responses, and negotiate terms and ongoing liaison with suppliers of services
Hire and supervise consultants (onsite, near shore and offshore) and staff to undertake research and development services and technical support
Manage all services provided to the business, including processes for the efficient tracking and reporting of services to the business, payments to vendors, budget estimation, tracking and reconciliation
Adhere to the CCL System Development Methodology and Project Management processes and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree preferred
5+ years of IT supervisory experience with at least 5 years of project management
5+ years of technical project life cycle management
Strategic thinker with strong implementation and solutions experience
Possess strong interpersonal, facilitation and consensus building skills
Proven ability to obtain cooperation and build trust internally and externally
Ability to build positive working relationships with third party technology vendors
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with management & peers
Experience managing a technical team including interviewing, coaching and developing staff
Demonstrated leadership in third party and office system integrations
Proven track record of success in prioritizing and managing multiple projects; experience with project forecasting and resource planning in waterfall and Agile development environments
Ability to understand and enforce IT governance policies
Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, of Quality Assurance techniques using source code control repositories, and n-tier debugging & testing experience is expected
Specific business domain experience/expertise and associated systems used within the specific portfolio a plus and in some cases may be required
PMP Certification

The range for this role’s base salary is $110,000 - $135,000. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles are also eligible for an additional vesting equity plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

Health Benefits:

Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage

Financial Benefits:

401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.

Other Benefits

Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
On-site preschool program, wellness center, and health clinic at our Miami campus