Java Dev Manager with Cobalt (part of ADP) -> Downtown Detroit
Matthew LeBlanc
At Cobalt, we are driven by your success. We engage your unique talents and perspectives. We welcome your ideas on how to do things differently and better. In your efforts to achieve, learn and grow, we support you all the way. If success motivates you, you belong at Cobalt. We are the largest digital advertising platform provider for automotive industry and is transforming $8 Billion dollars in advertising spending from traditional offline media to online advertising.
Cobalt is looking for innovative Development Manager to enhance and expand Cobalt's digital marketing platform. You will have an opportunity to provide overall leadership to one or multiple development teams and accountability for their performance and productivity. Provide resource planning in the development organization and allocate those resources based on established priorities. Interface with upper management and other managers to facilitate work. Overall accountability for the quality and schedule of all development deliverables. Provide input to the strategic direction of product roadmap and ensure communication of roadmap to the team.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage a group of developers to ensure timely delivery of all development deliverables to acceptable quality levels.
· Work with program and product management and provide input to product roadmap; provide estimates for technical components.
· Provide technical leadership and direction to the team; ensure development processes are followed.
· Establish goals and performance measures for the team; conduct performance reviews, coach and mentor team members to meet strategic objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience managing large projects, preferably J2EE-based.
· Experience with Agile methodology.
· Experience building and developing high performance teams (hiring, career development, motivation).
· Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
· Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills.
· Demonstrated success in collaborating with larger multi-disciplined groups.
· 10+ years experience with software development, including Java, Weblogic, J2EE, SQL and relational databases.
· Ability to speak to the strengths and weaknesses of various technology solutions.
· Solid problem solving capability.
· 6+ years experience in a technical leadership role.
· 3+ years experience in people management (hiring, performance management, etc.).
At Cobalt, an ADP company, we are the leading provider of digital marketing solutions to automotive manufacturers and dealers in North America. ADP is recognized as an innovation leader, and is on the Forbes list of the top 100 Most Innovative Companies in the World and 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT). We offer innovative integrated computing solutions to over 27,000 auto, truck, motorcycle, marine, recreational vehicle and heavy equipment dealers in nearly 90 countries worldwide.
Technology at ADP: It's the foundation of the products and services that have made us a world-wide leader in workforce solutions. With us, you combine your technical skills with business acumen, to effectively consult as well as solve technical challenges. You have the opportunity to train on leading-edge technologies that continually redefine what's possible in our industry.
About ADP: We power organizations with insightful solutions that drive business success. Consistently named one of the "Most Admired Companies" by FORTUNE® Magazine, and recognized by Forbes® as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies," ADP has over a half-million clients around the globe and 60+ years of experience as a world-wide leader of business outsourcing solutions.
ADP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; M/F/D/V. ADP believes that diversity leads to strength.