Development Manager-Tour & Cruise Technology

ABOUT GLOBUS FAMILY OF BRANDS 

With 95+ years in travel, the award-winning Globus family of brands – consisting of Globus, Cosmos, and Avalon Waterways – creates vacations that offer travelers culture-rich experiences featuring must-see sights, the stories behind the scenes and countless joy-filled memories in more than 70 countries on six continents across the globe. With equal measures vision and hard work; team collaboration and commitment; adaptability, honesty, and integrity as well as a genuine love for all-things-travel, the Globus family of brands – a leader in international travel – now offers unparalleled, perfectly planned tours; inventive, inspiring cruises and modern, independent vacation packages to millions of travelers.   

Travel and/or in-office presence may be required at times.  Generous benefit package including travel benefits and retirement.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Information Systems department at the Globus Family of Brands is structured into three areas: Core Services, Tour & Cruise Technology Services, and Marketing Technology Services. This department plays a crucial role in developing and implementing technological strategies that support the company’s business objectives. Together, these teams ensure that the Globus Family of Brands maintains effective and reliable technological systems and applications that cater to both internal needs and external partnerships.

THE POSITION

The Development Manager leads our Tour & Cruise Technology Services teams within the Information Systems department. This role involves overseeing a team of developers, QA professionals, and technical business analysts to drive the development, enhancement, and maintenance of our Tour & Cruise solutions. The Development Manager will play a critical role in technical delivery and solution design, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 10+ years leading teams in a complex environment
• Strong understanding of working with Bespoke applications
• Experience working in payment gateways
• Functional knowledge of Azure SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, Cosmos DB, Power Platform, and DevOps.
• Strong experience in Agile Scrum, Scaled Agile, and Waterfall development methodologies.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field and/or 10+ years experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience working in a globally distributed team across multiple time zones
• Deep understanding of business and technology processes as well as software integration and implementation
• Experience working with outsource developers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Leadership and Team Management: Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence. Provide mentorship, set clear goals, and manage team performance.
• Technical Delivery: Coordinate and manage all phases of Agile project …