Manager, IT Application Development - BackOffice Applications

Family Dollar is a well-established retail company that operates a wide network of stores across the United States, providing customers with value-priced everyday products. With a focus on serving communities with affordable options, Family Dollar has become a staple in the retail industry. The company is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, and prides itself on innovation, customer service, and operational excellence. As part of the Dollar Tree family of companies, Family Dollar continues to expand and adapt to the rapidly changing retail environment while maintaining its commitment to delivering value and quality to customers.

The role of Manager, IT Application Development at Family Dollar is a critical leadership position within the company's Information Technology department. This full-time role is based at the Chesapeake, Virginia location and offers a competitive salary range of $123,000 to $153,500 per year. The position requires candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The Manager, IT Application Development is responsible for overseeing the planning, delivery, and continuous support of enterprise HR and Legal technology solutions throughout Family Dollar's extensive retail footprint. This role is essential to ensuring that HR and Legal systems are reliable, secure, and cost-effective, supporting critical functions that impact employees and legal compliance within the organization. The manager will lead both internal teams and external partners, including consultants, vendors, and systems integrators, to deliver high-quality applications and integrations.

Key responsibilities include managing the entire lifecycle of application development initiatives from intake and prioritization through to deployment and support. This involves coordinating resources, managing vendor relationships, overseeing budgets and forecasts, and ensuring that all projects adhere to delivery timelines and quality standards. The manager must also drive process improvements, enhance operational stability, and ensure that all technology deployments minimize disruptions to business operations.

This role demands strong project and delivery management skills, an ability to navigate complex systems integrations, and expertise in vendor management including contract negotiation and financial controls. The ideal candidate will have experience with retail hardware and service procurement and a solid understanding of HR and Legal technology systems such as payroll, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, contract management, eDiscovery, and compliance.

Technical knowledge in backend services, APIs, data feeds, data security, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and enterprise architecture is highly valued. Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies and SDLC best practices will further support success in this position. The manager is also expected to provide leadership and development opportunities for team members through coaching and performance management.

This position involves travel commitments of approximately 10 percent or more for project meetings, events, and conferences. Family Dollar emphasizes a culture of equal opportunity and inclusivity, ensuring fair employment decisions and accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This role represents a unique opportunity to lead critical IT initiatives within a major retail company, contributing to the ongoing technological advancement and operational efficiency of Family Dollar.