Directs all activities and initiatives related to application services for an entire organization or for major clients.

　　Job Description:

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Maintaining relationships with clients; communicating with IT and business management. Monitoring prompt response and support for technical issues.Ensuring high standards and quality of technical work. Directing reviews of tools and technologies for improving performance and reducing costs.Directing, motivating, developing and managing the performance of the management team and key staff.Directing and managing the delivery of large or complex application development projects. Defining strategies and client needs focused on technology development.Job Qualifications

　　Education

　　Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Sciences related field or equivalent work experienceExperience

　　10 years - Experience in Information Technology required1 year - Experience with process improvement or process reengineering required1 year - Strong knowledge of software/system testing metrics, best practices, and methodologies (manual and automated)5 years - Experience in a leadership/management role required1 year - Experience with large scale projects1 year - Experience in budget administration requiredSkills\Certifications

　　Ability to comprehend technical instructions and explain/breakdown problems and issuesAbility to conceive and deliver innovative solutionsPossess interviewing and hiring skillsGood interpersonal skills and teamwork ethicStrong analytical skillsSuperior interpersonal, client relations and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated competency in strategic thinking, with strong abilities in relationship managementAbility to design business processes and align systems to support customer needsJob Specific Requirements:

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Vendor Management Experience and ability to hold vendors accountable for SLA’sConfident and effective communicator and influencer with business and technical groupsPreferred Skills:

　　Number of Openings Available:

　　1

　　Worker Type:

　　Employee

　　Worker Sub-Type:

　　Employee

　　Company:

　　BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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　　As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health for over 65 years. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.