IT Application Development Director, Airport Ops

Salary: $186000 - 243000 per year Requirements: Were looking for a bachelors degree in computer science, supply chain, or a related discipline. We need at least 8 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in management within IT or a leadership-focused role. We expect strong technical and business expertise across SDLC, quality assurance, project management, and related processes. Experience in application development or product ownership is required. We need hands-on experience with Agile delivery and cloud-based deployment. We require experience with React, HTML, JavaScript, .NET, and document databases. You should have a solid understanding of application development methods, process, and lifecycle management. Strong program management, execution, and delivery capabilities are essential. We value the ability to translate business needs into effective technology solutions. Financial acumen is needed to manage budgets, forecast costs, and deliver efficient solutions. Experience implementing Agile project delivery is required. You must be able to build and present business cases to senior leaders and stakeholders. Excellent communication skills are necessary to work effectively with technical teams and business leaders. We need someone who can build strong relationships with internal and external partners, vendors, and service providers. Collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset are important. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship. Successful completion of the interview process is required. Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential part of the role. A masters degree is preferred. Experience delivering large-scale application development programs is a plus. Experience applying Lean principles to improve IT operations is preferred. Airline industry implementation experience is an advantage. Responsibilities: We lead end-to-end technology strategy and execution for Above-the-Wing Airport Operations platforms across more than 300 airports worldwide. We drive the shift toward an AI-first delivery model by embedding intelligence, automation, and real-time decision-making into our applications. We own application delivery and performance, ensuring high availability, resilience, and operational continuity. We serve as the link between business and technology, shaping direction in partnership with stakeholders across both areas. We define and execute a multi-year technology roadmap aligned to Airport Operations priorities. We identify and assess emerging IT capabilities, including AI tools and processes, to improve program delivery and performance. We help shape the future of airport technology using telemetry and sensor-driven capabilities. We establish governance that balances speed, risk, and value while staying aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards. We advise senior leadership on investments, prioritization, and long-range planning. We track industry trends and introduce innovative technologies and partnerships that strengthen our competitive position. We act as the accountable leader for Above-the-Wing technology delivery within Airport Operations leadership. We turn complex technical ideas into clear business outcomes, risks, and tradeoffs for executive audiences. We build strong partnerships across business, product, engineering, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams. We lead executive communications on roadmaps, performance metrics, incident reviews, and funding needs. We drive delivery of complex enterprise programs on time, on budget, and with high quality. We evolve the SDLC with an emphasis on AI-augmented development and security built into every stage. We ensure compliance with TSA, PCI, and enterprise security requirements. We establish strong observability and reliability practices with full instrumentation and real-time analytics. We use data-driven decision-making by defining and evaluating metrics that measure program success. We design systems for high availability, fault tolerance, modern release approaches, and zero-downtime goals. We lead cloud transformation efforts using AWS, microservices, and distributed architectures. We improve delivery through Agile and continuous improvement practices. We manage our vendor ecosystem to maintain performance, accountability, and innovation. We build, lead, and motivate high-performing teams across engineering, product, and delivery functions. We develop a future-ready workforce with skills in AI, cloud, automation, and modern engineering practices. We foster a culture of ownership, accountability, experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement. We shape organizational design and workforce strategy to support scale, speed, and changing business needs. We balance operational excellence with innovation so teams can run the business while transforming it. Technologies: AI AWS Cloud Support JavaScript React Security microservices ASP.NET Network