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Application Modernization – Senior Manager

Are you a talented, creative software development professional, interested in working in a team atmosphere to help solve our clients' most complex issues? Are you interested in working in one of the hottest areas of the market today, modernizing applications for our clients, all the while working with high caliber team members and continually learning and expanding your skills?

Work you'll do

As a Senior Manager you will bring considerable technical, functional, and product expertise to deliver application and systems modernization solutions effective to clients. You will work on application modernization projects to help transform application code written in native/legacy languages (e.g., COBOL, Natural, PL/1) into modern languages (e.g., Java, .NET). This process helps our clients solve problems, improve operations, and update their applications more easily, quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Beyond that, you may lead teams as they help our clients modernize prioritized functionality in their systems (e.g., Business Rules Engines, Mobile Applications). You will have responsibility to:

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  • Lead Application Modernization efforts serving clients, either in the Code Refactoring/Migration stage or in a Modernization effort of systems that have refactored code
  • Provide technical insight and oversight for teams performing analysis of refactored code defects in custom-made refactoring tools; collaborate with leads across a team of engineers and products developers to plan and execute work
  • Lead engagement planning and budgeting; mobilize and manage engagement teams; define deliverable structure and content; facilitate buy-in of proposed solutions from top management levels at the client; direct on-time, quality delivery of work; manage engagement economics; manage engagement risk
  • Manage day-to-day interactions with executive clients and sponsors
  • Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers at key clients; organize and lead pursuit teams; participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process; contribute to the development of proposal pricing strategies
  • Develop practical solutions and methodologies to further support the Application Modernization offering; develop "thoughtware" and "point-of-view" documents; participate in public speaking events; get published in industry periodicals
  • Drive sales and proposal work as we compete for new business
  • Perform role of counselor and coach; provide input and guidance into the staffing process; actively participate in staff recruitment and retention activities; provide leadership and support for delivery teams and staff in local offices

The team

Systems Integration

At Deloitte Consulting LLP, our systems integration specialists help clients manage the complexity inherent with technology change, from requirements planning to architecture, testing to deployment, and beyond, helping to link their IT programs to organizational goals. And we offer a complete range of industry-leading services, including systems development, solution and platform integration. Learn more about our Systems Integration practice.

Application Modernization Senior Managers are required to have:

  • 10 years of relevant consulting or industry experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of tool based modernization, including code analysis, code conversion and automated testing tools
  • Demonstrated understanding of the nuances of the tool based modernization SDLC
  • Demonstrated experience executing the SDLC against multiple modernization projects
  • At least 4 years of experience managing large technology engagements, including project management-related tasks (e.g., scheduling, estimating, budgeting) and managing multiple work threads or engagements
  • A minimum of 6 full life cycle implementations
  • At least 4 years of experience with application architecture and solution development with JEE(J2EE) or .NET
  • At least 4 years of experience leading technical analysts or development teams through system migrations, updates, or implementations
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience performing conceptual and technical designs, including the use of object oriented analysis and design techniques
  • Understanding of user experience, user centered design and responsive web design
  • A Bachelor's Degree or higher, preferably in a Computer, Information, Engineering or equivalent experience
  • A willingness to travel 80 - 100% of the time

In addition, successful Application Modernization Senior Managers will have the following preferred background:

  • Experience with application or core modernization – either through the use of custom-built tools or through MOTS/COTS products
  • Experience working with mainframe technologies (COBOL, NATURAL, PL/1, VSAM, JCL, ADABASE), either as a programmer or manager of teams who work with these languages
  • Experience working as a programmer in JEE(J2EE) or .NET
  • Experience with DevOps practices and tools
  • Experience and/or passion for implementing cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform
  • Leading teams through IT Strategy initiatives
  • Executive presence, strong communication skills, poise, confidence in making decisions

How you'll grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Center.

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Requisition code: E18EASCSRMAT401-T

Job ID: 224d3f156938c92d3cb32742c9265316
Employment Type: Other

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