Applications Development Director directs all activities and develops policies and procedures related to the design, analysis, testing, coding, and implementation of applications. Enhances operations by establishing metrics, analyzing processes, and implementing standard methodologies, tools, and best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables. Being an Applications Development Director oversees review of development proposals, projects, timelines, resources, and costs. Develops feedback processes for peer reviews, code reviews, and design reviews. Additionally, Applications Development Director establishes a performance culture by incorporating individual and team coaching and mentoring to achieve excellence. May develop and manage outsourcing budgets, vendor relationships, or off-shore resources. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Applications Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Applications Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Looking for the opportunity join a team of dedicated community development professionals? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic leadership team working to support upstream violence prevention efforts in Madison and Dane County? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, supporting professionals and community members as they navigate complex challenges?
Common Wealth is seeking a Director of Operations to join the Leadership team in support of our 32 staff, hundreds of residents in our housing portfolio, dozens of small businesses in our incubator community, and thousands of youth and adults in our workforce development programs. This position involves supervising the general operations of the organization, guidance and mentorship of our team of Program Leads, and overall support of every programmatic aspect of the organization. Compensation starts at $85K per year, with gradual raises to $90K after 12 months and $95K after 18 months. Common Wealth Development offers a $1500.00 language bonus for employees who are fluent in Spanish.
Requirements:
Common Wealth Development values diverse life experience in its hiring process and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bilingual, bicultural, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. We value the work of our local schools and educators, and graduates of Madison area high schools are strongly encouraged to apply. Our team is diverse in every sense of the word, but united in our linked fate, shared prosperity, and our commitment to an upstream approach to health equity and violence prevention.
To apply, fill out an employment application (available at www.cwd.org or at our office) and submit a complete application packet to: Common Wealth Development, 1501 Williamson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703, or by email to hiring@cwd.org.
Application packets must contain each of the following:
1) Completed employment application, resume, or CV
2) Cover letter describing your experience:
- In a leadership and/or supervisory capacity
- With people from low-income and racially diverse communities
- Managing organizational finances
Preference will be given to complete application packets received by 8:00 am Monday, June 24th, 2024
Applications accepted until position filled.