Testing Project Manager Salary in Detroit, MI

The Commissioning Coordinator/Handover Coordinator is responsible for ensuring turnover, commissioning, and handover activities are successfully completed on the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project. This includes the responsibility for on-time Handover of the Canadian and US Ports of Entry, the Bridge, and the Michigan Interchange.As the Bridging North America (BNA) Commissioning and Handover lead, you will have reporting responsibilities to senior project managers, coordinate the Commissioning and Handover activities across all the project segments and liaise with and administer deliverables to the Client.The size and complexity of this iconic project is both rewarding and challenging, and will require you to be process driven, goals orientated, flexible, and able to communicate effectively within the project team and external stakeholders.Responsibilities/Scope of WorkLeadership• Project point of contact for all Commissioning and Handover requirements.• Be a visible leader through open and frequent communication with stakeholders.• Actively participate and/or lead Internal and Client meetings related to turnover, commissioning, and handover.• Develop and present related information to the BNA and Client Leadership Teams. Stakeholders• Stakeholder interface management, including with Client, Components, Functions, and 3rd parties, including development and maintenance of a productive working relationship.• Facilitate the interface meetings with Client, produce meeting minutes, and address action items.• Facilitate the Interface meetings with 3rd parties (such as Government Agencies, subcontractors, vendors) and produce notes of record.• Participate as the Project Commissioning Coordinator at Sustainability meetings and document reviews (LEED Compliance).• Coordinate Operations and Maintenance requirements during construction (training, Systems Operations Manual development).Suppliers• Manage the interface with the Commissioning Agent, including contract administration of their subcontract.• Participate in the updates of the Commissioning Plan throughout the construction phase.• Coordination of all Commissioning preparation and deliverables by subcontractors and vendors (schedule tests, training,).• Coordinate and administer the Commissioning Schedules, Test Procedures, and submittal forms to WDBA.• Manage the delivery of the training delivery to Client and Operations and Maintenance teams.• Coordinate the inputs to the Systems Operations Manual.• Ensure supporting documents for seasonal commissioning, off-seasonal commissioning, and ongoing Building Systems Commissioning post-Handover.Alignment• Facilitate internal Commissioning and Handover meetings.• Address questions regarding Commissioning in the Project Agreement and resolve with the relevant person(s).• Management of the Commissioning Schedules with BNA Construction and subcontractors.• Participate in the development of the Commissioning requirements for Construction Turnover and approve the Turnover for Commissioning to take care custody and control.• Develop the Handover requirements and communicate to project team.Information• Oversight of critical issues.• Develop agendas for internal and external meetings. • Review documents issued to Commissioning from Records Management.• Load required records into the Records Management System, (minutes, procedures, guidelines, forms).• Develop Commissioning Governance documents as required (white papers, forms, guidelines, procedures.• Develop an integrated Handover Plan and Schedule.• Sponsor the development and inputs for Asset Information Management System.Obligation• Take accountability for delivery of the Commissioning requirements in the Project Agreement.• Address Non-Conformance Reports and develop responses.• Review Commissioning inputs in Quality Inspection and Testing Plans.• Attend component and functional meetings.• Accountable for Turnover, Commissioning, and Handover submissions to the Client in a timely manner.• Develop the Handover submittal structure and liaise with the Clients appointed assessor.• Participate in Commissioning integrated system testing.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITY:• Coordinates with the US Bridge Lead Engineer/Component Manager and developsschedules, plans, summaries, spreadsheets, etc. that are necessary to fully develop ascope of work from design inception to onsite performance. This may include oversightof field work along with oversight of supplied materials.• Maintain high-level of schedule consciousness and forecasting. This is necessary tomaintain schedule of activities related to the development of design documentsnecessary to perform the work along with management of subcontractors and/orsuppliers performing the work and/or supplying materials.• Maintain thorough daily records of work performed onsite under their supervision.• Maintain accurate cost and quantity reporting of work performed.• Participate in the development of Safety requirements related to an assigned scope ofwork, such as writing of Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) and Safety Task Assessments(STAs), participating in weekly safety assessment/observations, participating in safetymeetings, etc. Should exhibit a high-level of safety consciousness and lead by examplewhat safety excellence is.• Participate in the development of Quality requirements related to an assigned scope ofwork, such as assisting Quality representatives in the development of Inspection andTesting Plans (ITPs) along with material receiving inspections, quality observations,quality inspections, processing of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) etc.• Lead the effort of developing Construction Work Plans (CWPs) or Means and MethodsStatements (MMSs) related to an assigned scope of work. CWPs and MMSs are thetools to communicate clear direction to field craft and ensure the performance of safe,timely, productive, and quality work.• Participate in the review of Foreman daily time sheets and/or reports and audit foraccuracy. Prepare reports as required for daily/weekly production.• Ensures project costing requirements and trends are monitored.• Provides technical information and field oversight for an assigned scope of work. • Provides technical assistance to Superintendents. • Ensures all copies of specifications and construction drawings are latest issue and distributes as required to the Superintendent(s). • Advises Superintendent and US Bridge Lead Engineer of all changes in scope of work assigned• Leads the development/issuance of Requests for Information (RFIs) and Field Clarification Requests (FCRs) related to an assigned scope of work. Leads the effort of resulting Design Change Notices (DCNs) or Project Changes. • Lead coordination and scheduling efforts with Subcontractors/Suppliers for an assigned scope of work. • Keeps accurate record of daily jobsite diary and daily inspection. • Provides monthly estimates, as required, for completed work and participates in monthly billings related to assigned scope of work, which may include gathering of information to help develop monthly pay certificates. • Participates in the coordinates and supervision of surveying needs. • Other related duties that are necessary to manage an assigned scope of work from design inception, thorough planning, to execution and completion.QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES:• Bachelor of Engineering from recognized University.• 0-5 years' experience in heavy civil construction.• High self-motivated and eager to gain new experiences.• Ability to foresee challenges in our work and plan towards mitigating them to maintain schedule.• Ability to work independently and problem-solve with end goal in mind, as well as participate in group planning/execution.

DESCRIPTIONAt Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. One customer experience that we are constantly looking to take to a new level is how we fulfill and deliver orders to the customer's doorstep. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of all our customers by ensuring that their orders (no matter how large or small) are delivered where and when they need them, as quickly, accurately and cost effectively as possible. To meet this goal, Amazon is continually striving to innovate and provide best-in-class delivery experiences through the introduction of pioneering new products. The Last Mile initiative is a highly visible program (internally and with our customers). Come join our team and help us make history! Vehicles Programs & Engineering within Amazon’s Last Mile organization is looking for a Senior Program Manager (non-tech) to build capability into the organization that enables faster decision making, agility regarding the (re)allocation of R&D resources and effective escalation of risks, opportunities and blockers across the fleet. The key partners to this team will include (but not be limited to) Procurement, Maintenance, Fleet Ops, Safety and DSP Ops. The partnership with DSP Ops will be a critical accelerant to driving effective DSP Change Management, fielding of solutions and products at scale to our network, and gaining feedback and escalations in more efficient ways. The partnership with Procurement will be a key enabler for OEM/Upfitter/3P performance management. Key job responsibilities-Work closely with program, engineering, quality, testing and other cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and ensure our deliverables remain on track. -Manage for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.-Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.-Work with many stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.-Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders.-Provide detailed inputs to the product team based on learnings - on planned and new capabilities.-Establish and optimize processes to help with the deliverables.-Own reporting of critical operations-related metrics to business stakeholders.-Make appropriate tradeoffs to simplify processes while protecting the customer experience.-Build effective relationships with multiple internal and external, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver complex, global projects-Communication both verbally and written across all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)-Clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities, and desired outcomesA day in the lifeThis leader will own the end-to-end business plan - including, but not limited to, multiple inter-dependent projects and their associated budgets, timelines, etc.- and incorporate effective mechanisms to keep the projects on-track, within budget, and internal and external stakeholders informed about the status and progress of the program.About the teamThe Global Fleet and Products (GFP) team’s mission is to provide the vehicles and services that enable Amazon to delight customers with our last mile operations. GFP is on track to purchase 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030 as part of Amazon’s Climate Pledge. Vehicle Programs & Engineering (VPE) team's mission is to increase the life of our vehicles and improve the quality and costs of maintenance and repair by bringing the ingenuity and expertise of our Engineering team within VPE with the creativity and execution ability of the In-life Services team within GFP. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Bellevue, WA, USA | Detroit, MI, USA | Nashville, TN, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- Bachelor's degreePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related fieldAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $92,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Departmental Requirement and Preferences: Knowledge of industry best practices, tools, and solutions for Software Quality Assurance teams. Experience introducing and facilitating organization change through proven change management techniques. Test Management experience for large IT projects. Experience in automated testing tools is a must. Effective communications with executives, peers, and direct reports. Other Responsibilities Provide clarity on objectives, scope, and organizational change management. Provide input to business technology planning. Manage IT technology solutions to ensure successful fulfillment of end-user requirements, proper and accurate testing and sound implementation. Deliver solutions consistent within current context of overall architecture. Maintain and control budget, schedule and resources. Meet regularly with team to gather work statuses. Participate in an advisory board/governance committee (e.g., change management, architecture, data quality) to manage IT services demand. Provide input into demand management process and executes on plan. Ensure compliance with enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and performance metrics to ensure IT delivers value to the enterprise. Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and standards. Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output. Measure service performance. Identify opportunities for process improvements and then implement. Support the user community in system and process matters/issues. Ensure efficient customer service to internal clients and external vendors. Forecast and manage technology costs by providing input into annual budget planning and provides for consolidation. Manage budget and take appropriate steps to stay within budget. Discuss work progress and obstacles. Provide advice, guidance, encouragement and constructive feedback. Ensure work, information, ideas, and technology flow freely across teams. Establish measurable individual and team objectives that are aligned with business and organizational goals. Document and present performance assessments. Recognize and reward associates commensurate with performance. Partner with direct reports to establish a career development plan that is aligned to achievement of performance and career goals. Implement organizational talent management processes, policies and procedures (e.g., staffing, EEO, diversity, performance management, career development, reward and recognition, and retention.) Provide input to the identification and development of potential future leaders. Identify the roles, skills and knowledge required to achieve organization goals. Forecast staffing requirements (e.g., headcount, skills). Ensure staff has the resources and skills needed to support all work initiatives. Participate in IT workforce deployment activities. Advocate the need for change. Act as a change agent to implement and manage best practices within area of responsibility. Execute change through frequent, communication to staff and clients about the change and the impact of the change (individual and business). Consistently advocates for the change. Coach staff through the change. Identify and remove obstacles to change. Generate appropriate communication, process and educational plans for mitigating the disruption of change. Approve vendor contracts within budget authority. Review vendor contracts for alignment with desired results. Provide advice to the vendor relationship decision-making and contract development processes. Identifies and confirms performance problems and notifies Contract Managers. Anticipate and analyze trends in technology while assessing the emerging technologies impacts. Plan, organize, direct and control, and lead assigned functional area and ensure its alignment with business objectives. Operate within broad objectives to ensure optimum utilization of capital, staffing and equipment. Oversee the development of corporate standards, technology architecture, technology evaluation and transfer. Other duties may be assigned. Oversee the planning, organizing and execution of a department and is accountable for IT functional/ departmental decisions, management, and results. Operate within broad objectives to ensure optimum utilization of capital, staffing and equipment. Oversee the development of corporate standards, technology architecture, technology evaluation and transfer. Manage the delivery of multiple services required to support the IT strategy. Contribute to the development of an IT strategy. Collaborate with department directors across the organization and key stakeholders for the coordination and alignment of objectives and functions across multiple functional areas. Work with business unit managers and form alliances on projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements/ conflicts and vendor contract clarification. Plan, implement, direct, and monitor IT technology solutions to ensure successful fulfillment of end-user requirements, proper and accurate testing and sound implementation. Deliver solutions consistent within current context of overall architecture. Maintain and control budget, schedule and resources. Participate in an advisory board/governance committee (e.g., change management, architecture, data quality) to manage IT services demand. Provide input into demand management process and executes on plan. Manage the development of enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and performance metrics to ensure IT delivers value to the enterprise. Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and standards. Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output. Measure service performance. Identify opportunities for process improvements and then implement. Manage designated processes and is accountable for ensuring that established processes are followed. Support the user community in system and process matters/issues. Ensure efficient customer service to internal clients and external vendors. Develop, track, and control the IT annual operating budgets. Ensure department works within budget guidelines; track and take appropriate steps to stay within budget. Discuss work progress and obstacles. Establish measurable individual and team objectives that are aligned with business and organizational goals. Partner with direct reports to establish a career development plan that is aligned to achievement of performance and career goals. Implement organizational talent management processes, policies and procedures (e.g., staffing, EEO, diversity, performance management, career development, reward and recognition, and retention.) Identify the roles, skills and knowledge required to achieve organization goals. Forecast staffing requirements (e.g., headcount, skills). Ensure staff has the resources and skills needed to support all work initiatives. Participate in IT workforce deployment activities. Act as a change agent to implement and manage best practices within area of responsibility. Execute change through frequent, communication to staff and clients about the change and the impact of the change (individual and business). Generate appropriate communication, process and educational plans for mitigating the disruption of change. Approve vendor contracts within budget authority. Provide advice to the vendor relationship decision-making and contract development processes. Anticipate and analyze trends in technology while assessing the emerging technologies impacts. Other duties as assigned. "Qualifications" EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in related field required. Seven (7) years of relevant IT and business/industry work experience with one (1) year of leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams or projects required. Experience in supervising and building relationships with people at all levels required. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Decision making, critical and strategic thinking skills ability to achieve or exceed planned outcomes. Must possess a combination of business, technical and leadership skills and competencies understanding of client's business needs, processes and functions Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure, architecture, application development and support, networks, and computer operations Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence others. Demonstrated ability to launch and deliver one or more IT projects on time and within budget. Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a collaborative manner. Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Responsible for planning, organizing and managing an assigned business unit. Operate within broad objectives to ensure optimum utilization of resources; adapt business unit plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Evaluate policies, procedures and business unit goals to make decisions and solve problems. Manage activities of a department including, but not limited to planning, problem solving, staff development and communication. Manage the evaluation of new and existing business processes to identify areas of opportunity and execute on business unit objectives, supporting continuous improvement. Lead, direct, evaluate and develop the work of assigned employees. Responsible for special projects, programs and initiatives to ensure successful delivery of business outcomes. Provide effective and efficient solutions to complex business problems Ensure that day to day business unit operations align with organizational objectives. "Qualifications" Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required. Master's Degree in a related field is preferred. Five (5) years of experience in a related field is required. Previous experience leading projects and/or teams is required. Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop team members. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of corporate organizational structures, including functional responsibilities. Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with moving variables in situations with limited standardization and alignment. Ability to interface and present to all levels of the organization. Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Department Summary / Preferences: Manages the development and implementation of long-term project(s) typically longer than 1 year, with complex scope and deliverables that may impact multiple business units/functions or business critical programs. Responsible for overseeing an assigned workstream of projects. • Plan projects, including the requirements, design, planning, development, testing, acceptance, implementation and post-implementation review of project deliverables.• Monitor progress, produce project status reports, timelines, budget reports, project metrics.• Leads cross functional teams comprised of various internal customers and vendor resources.• Ensure project goals are met or exceeded via the facilitation and resolution of barriers prohibiting the progress.• Recommend and implement process changes to increase project execution performance. • Monitor project risk and consult on mitigation plans.• Provide supervision to others. Mentor staff on project management related issues. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Department Preferred qualifications: Experience working with healthcare data Experience with QlikSense, Whyzen, Report Manager Experience understanding and navigating complex reporting infrastructure Experience with multiple programing languages, including SQL and SQL-like languages Experience using Excel and PowerPoint Experience with ETL processes Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues independently Experience translating business requirements into tangible deliverables Comfortable with ambiguity Able to prioritize work, estimate timing, and meet deadlines Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. Five (5) years of relevant technical or business work experience required. Experience in managing cross functional teams or projects required. Advanced knowledge preferred in : system development life cycle process design, re-engineering, and organization transformation, Six Sigma, CMMI or ITIL computer programming languages Strong technical, analytical, systems skills. Display innovation in identifying, proposing, and overseeing the execution of business solutions. Written and verbal communication skills interpersonal skills. Ability to provide technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external. Ability to work independently, or within a team environment. Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job. Perform technology functions to include but not limited to business and systems analysis, application development and process improvement. Serve as a liaison between the business area and the IT organization when needed. Identify, document and communicate system and process changes necessary to improve system and operational performance measures. Possess an in-depth knowledge of line of business while contributing to the identification, analysis and recommendation of technical process improvement initiatives. Design, create and implement technical solutions. Support complex business processes. Conduct data gathering and analysis to understand business strategy requirements. Provide direction for short and long-term planning sessions and provide direction to ensure understanding of business goals and direction. Evaluate ongoing department activity and propose new tools or technologies Assist in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology. Assist in the application development process for multiple applications to ensure application software is delivered on time and within budget. Ensure all system development lifecycle processes and standards are followed. Design, code, test, debug, document, implement and maintain complex business applications. Provide ongoing maintenance of applications. Provide analytical support related to business applications, infrastructure and technology related activities. May serve as subject matter expert related to interface problem identification, triage and resolution of complex inquiries. Discuss users' needs and determine vulnerabilities or areas of poor performance to boost productivity, efficiency and accuracy in our computer systems. Develop system solutions by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions. Perform release management and end to end testing of system changes. Identify, investigate, resolve and escalate problems a needed. Gather data to support recommendations to address problems. Procure additional technical assistance to help in problem resolution. Work as a team member or lead on medium or large process complex improvement initiatives supporting the business customer(s)/services(s). Analyze and evaluate business requirements and current processes and interfaces to identify gaps and areas of improvement. Develop process requirements and recommendations and communicate for the implementation of technical business solutions. Design and develop reports and data delivery to accommodate changing business requirements. Investigate, resolve and escalate problems. Adhere to policies and procedures supporting audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Train and educate users on new and existing tools. Coach and transfer knowledge to less experienced team members. Other duties may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Job Preview GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/D/VNotice To Third-Party AgenciesGPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity.GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI's Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.Work AuthorizationIn compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.Job Description GPIGrand Rapids, MI office is currently accepting resumes for Transportation Construction Inspectors assigned to locations throughout Michigan. Successful candidates will help further the growth and development of GPI's regional transportation inspection presence. We are looking for individuals ready to work collaboratively in a growing operation. Employee satisfaction is our top priority, and we are deliberate in fostering a culture where each person is valued, challenged, and engaged. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience.Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so,GPIwants you!GPIis a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:www.gpinet.comQualifications:High School Diploma or GEDFive (5) years of field experience in the bridge deck and bridge rehabilitation/construction, roadway construction, concrete, soils, and pavement sampling, testing, and inspection on MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) and/or MDOT Local Agency roadway, bridge, and ancillary structures construction projects is preferred.All applicable MDOT certificationsExperience with MDOT documentation, inspection reports, and Field Manager/Field Book use.Knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, and MDOT standards, policies & practices, and current procedures.Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final considerationRead, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English languageBasic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team membersAble to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hoursAble to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while workingAble to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds

We are hiring for an Application Developer Technical Lead within our Digital Experience team at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM). About the Role This Application Developer Technical Lead supports the digital experience platform including member portal, member mobile, public and retail applications. This role will work closely with clients, business analysts and team members to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions that align with business and IT strategies. This role will lead major projects/programs providing technical direction and support in the full systems life cycle that span a broad range of applications to ensure application software is delivered on time and within budget. In this Application Developer Technical Lead opportunity, you will: Lead and/or participate in project planning processes. Develop work plans or reviews other work plan timelines and manage workflows to meet project timeframes. Work on teams to define all applications within the department. Gather information such as the cost to build and maintain the application, the business value produced, the quality of the application, and the expected life span. Identify technical requirements. Lead project teams building applications. . Plan and schedule the installation and deployment of new modules, upgrades, and fixes to the production environment. Ensures modules are production ready. Validate deployment. Evaluate new application packages and tools and performs research on best practices. Provide recommendations for solutions. Oversee and assist in production support. Troubleshoot existing information systems to identify errors or deficiencies and develops solutions. Provide ongoing maintenance applications. Lead the technical evaluation and selection process for improving application performance by overseeing gap analysis, feasible alternative solutions, and recommending and/or approving the scope of modifications. Ensure all applications are documented according to standards. Discuss teamwork progress and obstacles. Provide advice, guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback. Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members. Provide technical guidance or systems process expertise. Provide performance feedback to managers. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field. Seven (7) years of application programming and analysis experience required. Broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application architecture standards required. Experience designing, developing, and testing applications using proven or emerging technologies. Project management and experience in leading projects required. Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret very complex problems or processes that span multiple business areas, identify, and understand requirements, and develop alternate solutions. Understand the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail ability to process information with high levels of accuracy. Expertise in multiple technical environments and possesses business knowledge that spans multiple business areas. Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, or within a team environment. Departmental Preferences: Knowledge of native/ hybrid mobile application programming languages for iOS (Objective-C/Swift) or Android (Java/Kotlin), ionic, capacitor is a plus! Understand project management processes and standards for waterfall and agile depending on type of the project. Technical Certifications on Cloud Technologies, J2EE framework, architecture. 7 years of strong and hands on architecture and design experience in technologies including Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Angular JavaScript, JSON, RESTful services & microservices. 5 years' experience in software architecture and/or product development with Cloud Technologies & API Platforms, SOA standards - involving AWS, GCP, MuleSoft, Informatics Cloud Platforms, OKTA, SOAP, REST, WSDL, JSON, XSLT, K8, Docker, AWS Lambda, etc. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Design, build, test, implement, maintain, and optimize the network, telecommunications, desktop, and mobility system infrastructure and operations. Monitor and optimize the performance of operating systems and applications. Diagnose system failures and take corrective action. Use strong client service orientation to ensure all requests and problems are resolved. Coordinate and work on multiple cross-functional initiatives and projects as a technical lead or advisor. Develop/build highly complex systems that may have system-wide impact, integrate across the organization, and involve multiple technical environments and disciplines. Participate in short- and long-term planning efforts with stakeholders and IT groups. Develop cost/time estimates. Identify and communicate how IT solutions can support the achievement of short- and long-range business goals. Develop the prioritization of requirements and match resources with requirements. Work with business analysts, Architecture, and stakeholders to understand business needs. Lead the evaluation of technical requirements for projects to determine the impact to the infrastructure. Determine systems specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Assist in the business process redesign and documentation for new technology as needed. Lead, create, and collaborate with cross functional teams to develop design documents that can be implemented. Participate in technical design review of applicable projects. Develop custom integration solutions. Lead the design and implementation of security solutions. Ensure the integrity of host computers, multiple databases and secure data transfer. Direct efforts to demonstrate that information systems are compliant with appropriate corporate policies, industry standards, government regulations, and contractual requirements. Identify discrepancies resulting from security audits, develops plans for corrective actions and tracks actions to closure. Establish requirements, methods and procedures for routine maintenance. Lead or provide technical direction for the planning, designing, and execution of testing efforts. Ensure that tests evaluate all possible impacts on the current infrastructure or application. Coordinate and lead the deployment and review of new, modified or enhanced system components or services. Certify the functionality of components and services. Develop and maintain metrics around the system and institute a process for continuous improvement. Perform periodic reviews with users and vendors. Define and ensure continuous monitoring procedures are set according to the standard procedures and requirements. Coordinate problem resolution among a variety of functional areas and provide subject matter expertise support for diagnosing and resolving problem. Provide guidance to other team members. Lead the development of contingency plans including reliable backup and restore procedures. Identify business continuity/disaster recovery risks and mitigation plans. Support and establish systems environment standards. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and standards. Work with vendors to resolve problems. Ensure that external parties are adhering to contract requirements. Evaluate vendor solutions to ensure compliance with requirements and cost-effectiveness. Develop SLAs for external relationships. Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members. Develop reports and presentations for senior management, as needed. Provide performance feedback to managers, as needed. Recommend training programs targeting specific areas of improvement. Other duties may be assigned. "Qualifications" EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred. 7 years of relevant IT work experience required. Relevant certification is required. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of broad range hardware and software products. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups Ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing environments Written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with system users and other technical collegues. Ability to work independently or within a team environment. Analytical thinking skills. Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.