Manager, Programming Systems

Full Time Job
Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales). Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT. Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Division Story A E's Technology team is deep-rooted in the heart of our business. We have great people and great technologies, and together we take on the toughest challenges. As innovators, we choose to iterate, pivot, and adapt quickly. We've reinvented the way A E leverages technology to produce and sell world-class content. We've modernized our core solutions and embraced a cloud first approach. Perched on the virtues of our ''Technology Code'', we make technology better, create solutions together, and most of all, we have fun with it. Our team members are motivated individuals who help each other do remarkable things every day. Together we deliver best-in-class solutions that transform the way A E works. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you! Job Description THE ROLE: Manager, Programming Systems Direct and oversee the work of employees, vendors, and consulting personnel. Oversee the support and enhancement of current programming systems. Help to lead a high performing team, foster open communication, transparency, highest level of integrity, trust, and collaboration within and across the department. Detailed resource planning, allocation & forecasting. Ensure consistent processes for support & development. Provide analysis of business requirements, processes, and workflows – looking for areas of improvement. Identify areas where technology, the development of new systems or enhancements can lead to increased efficiency and productivity. Understand the functions and processes provided by the current systems. Understand and accommodate the requirement constraints imposed by the current systems. Understand how data is stored and structured in the systems. Ensure that programs, initiatives, and project tasks are delivered on-time. Manage risk appropriately and plan proactive mitigation. Manage the lifecycle of applications by ensuring applications are maintained relative to the latest technologies available. Stay up-to-date and investigate new technologies that can be used for POCs or in existing applications. MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO: You would be responsible for managing and maintaining applications developed in-house for programming systems. The responsibility would include management of code review, code quality, release management and integrations. You would be working with functional teams brainstorming business requirements, coming up with technical design and recommendations. You will also play critical role to do POC, development of next generation programming system upgrades. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: On our team, you'll have the opportunity to innovate and learn. You will learn. You will not be alone. You'll have an opportunity to be exposed to the latest technologies – whether it be AWS, Containers, Serverless, or Azure Pipelines. Also, you'll be able to seek out new technologies and implement them where they make sense. Finally, you'll be working with a first-class team of Development Engineers, Business Analyst, QA Analyst, and more that will support you and your projects. We will get it done and do it together. YOUR STORY: [ BEHAVIORS] (what you need to have) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and/or relevant job experience. 10 or more years of Application Development, with expert experience in .Net Microsoft software frameworks, including Web API for building RESTful applications. Hands-on experience with web development using Angular (preferred) or React. Strong current technical development skills in .Net, with ability to mentor/guide development team members. Strong understanding of the entire CI/CD framework – from Code Versioning all the way up to Testing and Deployment Solid experience of integration within AWS Cloud Platform. Curiosity – constantly looking for new technologies or solutions on the marketplace that innovate how we do things and provide new value to our business. Desire to make things better and get it done, whatever it may take. Ability to manage projects and people, as well as the ability to influence and manage relationships where no direct line of report exists. Preferred: AWS Solutions Architect/Developer certificate. Compensation Annual Pay Range: $133,320 - $169,280 Annual Incentive Target: 12.50% The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. A E offers a competitive total compensation package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers. A E Networks is proud to uphold an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy also applies to all employees, consultants, and third-party workers. A&E Television Networks, LLC is a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. A E Networks® is a collection of culture brands that includes A&E®, The HISTORY® Channel, Lifetime®, LMN®, FYI®, VICE TV and BIOGRAPHY®. We are in seven out of 10 American homes and have a cumulative reach of 342 million people worldwide. We also have 500 million digital users across our sites and streaming apps, which include A&E Crime Central, HISTORY Vault and Lifetime Movie Club. We are in the story business, and just as the industry and art form have evolved, so have we. Since our founding in 1983 with just two cable channels, we have grown into a multiplatform, multimedia, multigenre content creator. To learn more, please visit us at aenetworks.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. EEO Law and Supplemental Information If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact careers@aenetworks.com For additional information and review please contact careers@aenetworks.com