Director- Application Development- iHCM @ ADP

Roles and responsibilities

• As part of continuous focus on growth at ADP Chennai, we are currently looking for a Director -- Application Development for leading our product development activities. This is a hands-on leadership role with technical as well as managerial responsibilities.
• This role requires deep application development experience and product delivery experience in a well-known product company. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience managing teams of Development Managers, Architects and Product Owners.
• Technical responsibilities will include driving innovation within the team to provide solutions for the unmet needs of the product and conceptualizing, architecting, and delivering products by closely working with other stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and motivate team members to maximize their potential, to deliver high quality software and continually improve the development process.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and lead through the new initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to create a vision and common purpose goal for the team to work towards and follow.
• Strategic & Incisive thinking with decisiveness and strong perseverance.
• Self-driven, passionate and positive attitude during tough situations.
• Own, define and work with cross-functional teams to deliver key programs meeting ADPs objectives and expectations.
• Drive initiatives, process and approaches to improve quality, productivity and efficiency.
• Management responsibilities include project management, process management, quality management, people management, talent acquisition, performance management, rewards planning activities and development of the team.
• Be a student of current industry trends, ensuring that the company maintains and expands its technology leadership position.
• Driving Engineering Excellence and Continuous Improvements.
• Solid experience in delivering products in an Agile environment.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience in budget planning and forecasting.