Application Web Development Manager

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

. Provide technical and administrative direction to staff performing application maintenance, analysis, design, programming, and implementation .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing software development practices and application maintenance while aligning technology solutions with business strategies. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance operational efficiency, and implement effective project management methodologies.

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Software Development ManagementProject Management ConceptsAgile PrinciplesTechnical DirectionTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Application MaintenanceSoftware ImplementationSystems Life CycleProgramming LanguagesDevelopment MethodologiesWeb TechnologiesMobile TechnologiesTechnical SupportRequirements AnalysisBudget Preparation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship ManagementFlexibilityCoaching

Tools & Technologies

HTMLCSSJavaScriptJava

Industry Keywords

Healthcare TechnologyFinancial ServicesInsuranceProduct Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical and administrative direction to staff performing application maintenance, analysis, design, programming, and implementation
Manage technical support and troubleshooting of application-related issues
Align application development with IT business strategy and long-range planning
Direct day-to-day operations and software development practices for externally facing websites, secure self-service web portals, and mobile applications
Develop stable, scalable, and flexible software supporting health payer technology
Recruit, hire, coach, mentor, monitor, evaluate, and address disciplinary issues for staff
Support professional development, training, career growth, morale, and employee satisfaction
Coordinate direct and indirect staff and manage support and development teams
Schedule, plan, and assign resources; provide technical direction; set priorities; resolve issues; and ensure milestones and objectives are met
Ensure requirements and project documentation are created according to methodology
Collaborate with customers, application architects, IT departments, and external personnel to align software with IT and infrastructure strategy
Review and approve project estimates, attend status meetings and conference calls, participate in requirements reviews, and review project documents and status reports
Document, develop, and analyze solutions to improve IT procedures, processing methods, communications, information flow, management reporting, and operational efficiency
Monitor processes, identify improvements, and present solutions to senior management
Maintain knowledge of information systems requirements, development methodologies, and lifecycle advances
Prepare annual budgets and recommend technical improvements, technology upgrades, vendor, and consulting costs
Participate in the annual budget review process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in any major OR four years of job-related work experience OR two years of job-related experience plus an associate’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or another job-related degree
Seven years of related IT experience
Prior team lead, supervisor, or management experience OR equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above
Flexibility adapting to changing business and client needs
Excellent verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical customers
Understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and interrelationships
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, and vendors
Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low- to high-impact projects
Thorough understanding of systems life cycle
Knowledge of principles, theories, practices, and techniques for planning, managing, and implementing software projects and programs
Familiarity with project management concepts
Advanced knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools
No current or future sponsorship eligibility
Preferred: experience in financial, insurance, or healthcare environments
Preferred: product development experience and collaboration across teams with different development models, release cycles, and developer needs
Preferred: technical knowledge of web and mobile technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Java
Preferred: in-depth understanding of agile principles
Preferred: leadership or technical experience in Nonhost or Web technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development, training, and career growth support
Rewards for high performance
Hybrid work arrangement
Equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, and sincerely held religious beliefs
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