Senior Manager Mobile Application Development
What Will You Do?
Job Summary:
Ashley Global Retail is seeking an experienced technical manager to lead the development of our customer and associate facing mobile applications. Ashley’s mobile strategy is critical to its omnichannel success. To be successful, the Sr Manager of Mobile Application Development should be obsessed with the customer, leveraging data to ensure an optimum customer experience. They will also be responsible for in-store mobile experiences for both Ashley’s consumers and in-store associates.
The successful candidate will oversee a talented team of domestic and international developers, ensuring the successful delivery and continuous enhancement of solutions that drive tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management:
- Lead and mentor a team of mobile application developers.
- Coordinate and manage both domestic and international development teams.
- Ensure high performance and quality standards across all projects.
Project Management:
- Oversee the development and deployment of mobile applications using Flutter for iOS and Android.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources effectively.
- Facilitate smooth collaboration between different teams (design, QA, product management).
Technical Strategy:
- Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for mobile application development.
- Ensure alignment with Ashley Global Retail's overall omnichannel strategy.
- Keep abreast of new technologies and industry trends, incorporating them into the development process as appropriate.
Performance & Revenue:
- Monitor application performance and implement enhancements to improve user experience and functionality.
- Ensure the consumer-facing application drives significant revenue and meets business goals.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with retail operations to understand needs and translate them into functional applications.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to integrate promotional activities and tools within the application.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in mobile application development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in retail organizations, specifically with omnichannel strategies.
- Hands-on experience with Flutter and other mobile application development frameworks.
- Strong project management skills with a track record of managing multiple teams and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices.
- Familiarity with backend technologies and RESTful APIs.
- Knowledge of data security and privacy regulations.
At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Compensation: Annual Salary = $165,000 - $185,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Profit sharing is available to eligible employees; this discretionary program is dependent on the profitability of the company.
Benefits: When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Paid Holidays, 80 hours paid vacation and 40 hours of California Paid Sick Leave. Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process.
Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s skills, qualifications, merit, and business need.
