A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visitamplify.com.

Amplify is a leader in creating immersive, rigorous digital learning experiences that look great, play great, and help students expect great things from themselves. Amplify has been described as the best tech company in education and the best education company in tech.

We are seeking a committed and passionate Development Manager to support our internal business systems technology stack. The ideal candidate should possess a combination of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a strategic outlook. This role is pivotal in contributing to the success and expansion of our organization through the effective development of business systems.

As a Business Systems Development Manager, you will be crucial in steering the evolution and streamlining the efficiency of our organization's business systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of developers and administrators, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of team members.

• Manage the end-to-end development lifecycle of business systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, HRIS, integrations, custom development, etc.) from concept to implementation and implement best practices for system development.

• Establish and enforce coding and quality standards for system development and deployment.

• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure the reliability and performance of business systems.

• Recognize risks spanning across platforms and develop strategies to mitigate them.

• Manage vendor relationships to ensure service levels and deliverables meet expectations.

• Develop and manage internal and external resource estimates and costs associated with development projects.

• Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Ensure comprehensive documentation of business systems, processes, and configurations.

• Actively participate in software and technology evaluation efforts to ensure solutions meet our standards.

• Ensure applications and our processes comply with relevant compliance, regulatory, and security standards.

• Implement measures and best practices to safeguard sensitive data and maintain data integrity.

• Drive continuous improvement in system performance and functionality and implement best practices for system development and project management

Basic Requirements of the Business Systems Development Manager:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

• Proven experience in large-scale business systems development, with a strong track record of successful project management and delivery

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership or managerial role within an IT organization managing a diverse team of developers, administrators, and IT professionals

• Strong knowledge of development and configuration capabilities of Tier-1 systems (preferably NetSuite, Salesforce, Dell Boomi, WordPress, etc.)

• Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)

• Minimum of 5 years experience utilizing development, project management, and release management systems (e.g., JIRA, GitHub, Capodo, etc.)

• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire team members

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address challenges in system development

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors

• Experience in developing and managing budgets for business systems development projects

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in orchestrating IT teams to adhere to Continuous Improvement/Continuous Development methodologies

• Excellent documentation skills to maintain comprehensive records of custom development, system processes/workflows, application configurations, etc.

• Strong interpersonal skills and building positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and external partners

Preferred Requirements of the Business Systems Development Manager:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Administration

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and security standards related to business systems

• Certifications in NetSuite and Salesforce administration or related applications.

• Experience with tools we don't use but should, and the wisdom to know when to recommend them

• Interested in teaching fellow Amplifiers

• Experience in education or ed-tech industry

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a lucrative 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross annualized salary range for this role is $115,000 - $147,000. This role is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.

We celebratediversityand are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from adiversecandidate pool.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.