Application Development IT Manager

PPG is looking for an Application Development IT Manager to join our IT team supporting our Refinish Business Group! In this role, you will have responsibility for coaching, career development planning, and direct supervision of personnel. You will collaborate with company customers, staff members, IT colleagues, and other stakeholders to define customer requirements, assess available technologies, and develop and present viable solution options. You will participate in the business support planning process. This may include evaluating application software packages and making recommendations to management. You will also provide analytical and technical expertise within the Refinish business unit, helping to identify innovative solutions for business opportunities, provide and recommend data security solutions when required, and utilize formal decision-making techniques to make alternative recommendations. You will report to the Senior IT Manager, Refinish IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of business unit objectives by managing effectively and efficiently the implementation and support of information systems solutions. They are ultimately responsible for the successful implementation of project plans
• In this capacity, they must maintain awareness of current IT projects within PPG and planned projects in their own IT group in order to promote application sharing
• Perform feasibility studies, translate requirements into appropriate designs, formulate and define application scope and objectives, prepare high-level proposals or detailed specifications from which applications will be developed, and implement complete solutions
• Prioritize resources and tasks and are responsible for developing contingencies, adjusting scope, monitor on the status of project efforts and are held accountable for controlling project plans and costs and providing management feedback.
• Directly supervise & coach their project team members, and are actively responsible for conducting continual feedback and performance evaluations of their team.
• They must be able to delegate responsibility to others, and to set the priorities for the group's work.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience and technical training.
• 8+ years of IT experience in business application design and systems development, including implementation and installation of systems.
• 2+ years of experience in personnel supervision.
• Strong project management skills, including defining, organizing, planning, and executing projects from vision through implementation.
• A thorough understanding of IT concepts, terminology and practical application of current and emerging technologies.
• Extensive analytical abilities and technical skills to evaluate alternative approaches and to recommend the most feasible and economical solutions.
• Knowledge in extensive range of architectures, analytical and design techniques, database technologies, and programming languages.
• Proven ability to design applications using the appropriate systems architecture, database structures, and communication and network technologies.
• Ability to express complex technical concepts in audience appropriate terms.

• Preferred Skills

  · Prior experience working or managing CRM systems, specifically Salesforce

  · Experience managing developers utilizing a Microsoft development stack

  · Experience working in cloud native workloads, deploying cloud workloads through code, and optimizing cloud resource costs

  · Understanding of master data management principles and best practices

  · Experience working in Automotive Refinish related industries

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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