Applications Development Manager

Application Development Manager

Job Location:

501 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Salary: $110,000 | Grade: 29

This position will oversee the application development team at the Arizona State Hospital and will help lead the planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise and program‑specific applications for ASH. It will oversee critical systems such as the electronic health records system, staff tracking, and other quality and compliance systems. The manager will meet with ASH leadership to understand application needs and coordinate with ITS leadership to create sustainable, flexible solutions.

Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plans, with guidance from senior management. The role creates and promotes a productive work environment, ensuring necessary skills and competencies are in place to meet the unit’s goals.

• Manage and mentor a team of application and database developers, quality assurance and business analysts, and ITS support, including performance management and professional development within a hospital setting.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for custom and vendor‑hosted applications.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain software solutions for ASH.
• Collaborate with ASH leadership and programs to assess and prioritize application needs and deliver effective technology solutions.
• Collaborate with the CIO and ITS leadership team to ensure compliance with ITS policies, procedures, and standard work.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to the position.

• Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
• Broad and generally deep understanding of all facets of management and leadership, as well as a vision for the specific business program/function being managed.
• Thorough working knowledge of most infrastructure technologies and in‑house developed applications utilized in the enterprise.
• Thorough working knowledge of the organization’s methodologies and tools.
• Thorough working knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures.

• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.

• Support a diverse multi‑cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
• Demonstrated ability to apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively met.

3+ years of supervisory experience; 5+ years of IT applications development experience;
Experience in Public Health or Healthcare industry preferred.

Must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. 36‑113 or must apply for a level one fingerprint clearance card within seven working days after beginning employment.

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness program and plans
• Life insurance
• Short/long‑term disability insurance
• Defined retirement plan
• Award winning Infant at Work program
• Credit union membership
• Transit subsidy
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. New State employees have a 27‑week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing nicole.zawacki. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.