Manager of Application Development (AS400)
Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie's Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the "good stuff cheap" mindset.
• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins Day 2 of employment
• 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment
• FSA/HSA (Flexible & Health Savings Account), set aside pre-tax dollars to reduce your taxable income
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie's purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate systems analysis and application development activities through direct and indirect staff to identify the needs of the company.
• Direct development teams in the areas of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards, including scheduling, technical direction, future planning, and standard development practices.
• Manage all application development and support projects and tasks, including meeting scheduled milestones to ensure project/program objectives are met in a timely manner; maintain an in-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices, and techniques for managing the activities related to planning, managing, and implementing systems analysis and application development projects and programs.
• Assist with managing software and service vendor relationships.
• Interaction with vendors, Associates, and business leaders.
• Provide customer service with regard to technical issues and users.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in leading a team of programmers/developers.
• Expertise in the AS/400 iSeries platform.
• Application development and programming experience.
• Prior experience with JDA MMS is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with SDLC and deliverables associated with each phase.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, and change management techniques.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Capacity to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Competence in organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks and activities, working within strict timeframes and deadlines with precision and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to remain in a normal seated position regularly.
• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.
• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
• Ability to bend and twist occasionally.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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