Director - Application Development

The Gig :

The Director - Application Development is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of all software engineering and application delivery across the enterprise. This leader will own the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and is

accountable for building and supporting the technology products that drive our business, from guest-facing mobile applications to critical internal systems.

This position requires a transformative leader who will guide a large, multi-disciplinary organization of over 100 team members. The leader will be responsible for fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation, managing a significant budget, governing the company's Agile SAFE program, and serving as a key strategic partner to the executive team to deliver measurable business value through technology.

This gig is based at VVHQ - our swanky Virgin Voyages Head Office in Plantation, FL where we follow a hybrid work environment. We can't wait to 'sea' you in person during our Collaboration Days, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, while you enjoy Mondays and Fridays' as remote days.

What You'll Be Up To :

Strategic Leadership and Product Delivery :

• Develop and own the enterprise application roadmap, ensuring software development initiatives are directly aligned with strategic business objectives and deliver a high return on investment.
• Serve as the primary application development advisor to the executive leadership team, articulating vision, strategy, and the status of the technology portfolio.
• Oversee the entire portfolio of technology projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.
• Drive innovation in application development, championing modern architectural patterns, technologies, and processes to enhance product delivery and user experience.

Software Engineering and Architectural Excellence :

Agile Program Governance and Project Management :

Financial and Vendor Management :

Organizational Leadership and Talent Development :

Additional :

SuperPowers Required :

Required Skills & Competencies :

Preferred Skills :

What Matters to Us :

At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hangout spot and help make the place even better. So, we won't be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.

Virgin Voyages is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified, eligible applicants regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. Our greatest strength comes from our ability to come together as unique individuals we seek to always embrace and celebrate our differences, providing an inclusive workplace environment that allows you to be your best self.

Virgin Voyages is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Virgin Voyages via-email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Virgin Voyages HR / Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Virgin Voyages. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Virgin Voyages as a result of the referral or through other means.

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