Developer Manager Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, is seeking an Application Developer Manager to lead and direct application development and project management activities. The role involves overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with policies, and managing project schedules for various Terminal systems.
Responsibilities:
• Leverage staff appropriately and contribute to staff development
• Ensure area is in compliance with published policies and procedures for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance purposes.
• Manage project schedules, capital AFEs, and a staff of up to 10 to 12 individuals.
• Experience in analyzing performance metrics, risks, and controls
• Group facilitation and presentation skills
• Design deliverables and proposals that address end-user needs (incl., scoping work products that meet or exceed client expectations)
• Develop employee's skills, evaluate performance and provide feedback, and oversee resolution of employee relations issues.
• Consult with business management and IT management to prioritize projects for business and technical needs.
• Assign, coordinate and review work of staff. Ensure projects are completed within designated time frames and tracks and reports progress to upper management.
• Ensure efficiency, quality and delivery timeliness of software that is developed for the supported business area(s).
• Establish, plan, and administer the overall company policies and team goals/objectives
• Work with IT management team to analyze operation and efficiency of the IT group and recommend process improvements.
• Work with 3rd party service and staffing providers as appropriate
• Participates in special projects or task forces as opportunities arise
• Work closely with their customers in defining customer requirements in designing, developing, and implementing business application systems.
• Initiates and supports improvement plans for employees to succeed in their efforts to achieve the goals of the department
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.
• Develops close working relationships, access and responsiveness with clients.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Over five years’ work experience leading resources in software development or business management efforts.
• Work experience in analyzing performance metrics, risks, and controls.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge with Microsoft Reporting Solutions.
• Proven ability to interpret information gathered, and develop and present (orally and in writing) sound business conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage toward budget and work plan goals.
• Must have proven leadership skills, team-oriented, and a proactive and optimistic management style.
• Ability to develop high performing and highly motivated work teams.
• Solid leadership, communication, motivation and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage project(s) that will include working with individuals with varying disciplines, backgrounds and experience level.
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Ability to present ideas, proposals and results to business segment leader.
• Strong analytical and creative problem solving capabilities.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions.
• Advanced problem solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve complex issues with innovative solutions.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
• Ability to manage work load and work schedule to meet project deadlines.
• Strong customer service focus and excellent communication skills, including presentations and negotiations.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Must be accountable and take direction from Managers; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance; focus attention on details; follow work rules.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
Preferred:
• Experience with Inventory systems, Scheduling, Accounting, and general Invoicing is desired.
• Knowledge of business planning and forecasting and Financial Management.
• Experience with Project management is desired.
• Position may be filled at various levels depending on the job skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Company:
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Chicago, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.