Job Description

Company Overview
JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited is a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. a privately held diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2.4B in annual revenue and 8,000 team members in 2024. The eight operating subsidiaries, covering over 50 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, funeral coaches, limousines, pickup truck bed enclosures, precision machining, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information, visit www.jbpoindexter.com
JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited is the captive shared services unit of the J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. The company, wholly owned by J. B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. & is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Application Development Manager to lead the development, enhancement, and support of business-critical applications for our US operations from our India-based Global Capability Center (GCC). This role combines technical leadership, solution architecture, and people management, ensuring high-quality delivery of custom solutions aligned with business needs.
The ideal candidate will oversee a multi-technology development team while actively contributing to solution design, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Application Development & Support
• Manage end-to-end development and support of enterprise applications used by US business teams.
• Oversee customization, enhancement, and maintenance of existing systems.
• Ensure timely resolution of production issues and continuous system improvements.
• Drive best practices in coding, testing, deployment, and documentation.

2. Technical Leadership & Solution Architecture
• Act as a solution architect for complex business requirements, providing scalable and efficient designs.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and frameworks for new initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with enterprise architecture and business strategy.

3. Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers across multiple technology stacks.
• Drive performance management, skill development, and career growth of team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with US-based business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with functional, infrastructure, and support teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams across geographies.

5. Delivery & Governance
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.
• Establish and enforce development standards, governance, and processes.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and change requests effectively.

Technology Landscape:
The role will oversee and require familiarity with the following technologies:
• JDE (JD Edwards) Development
• SharePoint Development & Administration
• Full Stack Development (Frontend & Backend technologies)
• RPA using UiPath
• Power BI & Reporting Solutions
• ReportsNow
• Create!form (DSI) and document automation tools

Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in application development and support roles.
• Proven experience managing development teams in a global delivery model.
• Strong expertise in at least one of the listed technologies, with working knowledge across others.
• Experience in solution architecture and designing enterprise-grade applications.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a GCC or offshore delivery model supporting US/Global stakeholders.
• Exposure to ERP systems, especially JD Edwards.
• Experience in automation, reporting, and analytics solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies:
• Technical Leadership
• Solution Design & Architecture
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Building & Mentoring
• Strategic Thinking
• Delivery Excellence

What Success Looks Like:
• High-performing, engaged development team
• Reliable and scalable application solutions
• Strong partnership with US business stakeholders
• Continuous improvement in delivery efficiency and quality

This role offers an opportunity to lead critical application initiatives, drive innovation, and make a significant impact in a global organization.

Code of Ethics:
JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited, requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and authorities. This position shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the project meet this obligation. JBPCO critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website. This position is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.