MANAGER - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT

TDS' reliable, high quality products and responsive customer service don't just happen by accident. They happen as a result of the creativity, dedication, talent, and professionalism of every member of our TDS team. Every day, TDS' 2,700+ employees dedicate themselves to exceeding customer expectations and earning customer loyalty. 'Delighting Customers' are not buzzwords at TDS; they're part of our company's mission.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [AMEX: TDS, TDS.S], the parent company of TDS Telecommunications Corp., earned a ranking of 478 on the 2008 Fortune 500® list of the nation's largest corporations. The company was also ranked at number 12 on Fortune's list of the 50 fastest growing companies according to one-year profit growth.

Employment at TDS is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. EEO/AAP Employer

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
TDS Telecommunications Corp. markets communication services to business and residential customers in 30 states through its brands TDS Telecom® and TDS Metrocom®. With 1.1 million access line equivalents in service, TDS Telecommunications Corp. connects customers to phone, broadband, and digital television service in hundreds of rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities. TDS Telecommunications Corp. is the eighth-largest wire line company in the nation; employing approximately 2,730 people. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI.

TDS relies on our dynamic 140+ person IS team to innovate using leading edge technologies that empower us to continually move forward. Our diverse team focuses on the development and support of new products and services, while capitalizing on extensive training opportunities and vendor seminars. Team members have a passion for technology and thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech, opportunity-for-growth, and continuous learning environment.

Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for you to Manage a team that is responsible for managing our internal software base. In addition, the Manager - Application Development & Management, will manage software upgrades, reduce application downtime, develop processes and procedures for effective software hand offs, define SLAs with key business representatives and ensure application roadmap compliance. The position will work with custom developed applications in Java, C#, VB6 and PERL CGI as well as packaged applications from vendors.

This position will also manage reporting and analysis for the applications provided. This will require management of staff to provide metrics (system, system performance, productivity rates, cost estimate accuracy, technical skill depth, and configuration management) as necessary for effective analysis and management of the applications during development or conversion and after implementation. In addition, this position will make recommendations for process improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

Supervise, motivate, coach and develop programming/development staff

Plan, budget and monitor staffing levels working with Project Mangers and Business Process managers to ensure I.S. commitments are met

Manage Service Level Agreements for business unit applications

Act as software tool custodian for an unlimited number of software tools.

Manage application life cycle costs

Manage external vendors and consulting services

Participate in budget process

Required Qualifications:

Associates degree or higher in information systems technology, computer science or business -OR- 2+ years professional work experience.

5+ years experience in managing software development teams OR technical lead experience.

12+ years experience in business applications and information systems development

5+ years experience in project management,

5+ years experience with appropriate information technologies (OS/390, UNIX, Linux, relational databases, Windows, Windows/NT/XP, Java, C#, VB6)

Other Qualifications:

Telecommunications experience (knowledge of telephony preferred)

Ability to develop and manage project schedules

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with both customers and team members from diverse parts of the organization

Excellent PC skills, including expertise in spreadsheet software, project management software, and other core productivity tools

Expertise in system development methodologies and technologies

Appreciation of the objectives, operations, and culture of local telephone companies and their employees

A proven ability to lead and motivate people as a lead technical analyst or project leader

Experience managing and coordinating cross-functional teams

Experience communicating with a diverse group of stakeholders

Experience in project management and cost management, and familiarity with good cost estimation practices

Experience with SLA definition, implementation and management

Benefits:
As a part of your total compensation, TDS provides a comprehensive, competitive benefit package. The benefit plans address both the immediate and long term needs that you and your family may have. Here is a sample of what we have to offer for full-time employees.

Insurance:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - Eligible Immediately

Paid Time Off:
Vacation, Personal Time, Sick Time, and Holidays

Investments:
401K - Eligible Immediately, Pension, Employee Stock Plan, and Flexible Spending Accounts

Additional Benefits:
Education Assistance & Telephone and Internet Concessions