Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501

Position Summary

The Systems Development Manager is responsible for a team of technical personnel consisting of analysts, application developers, and database administrators. The Systems Development Manager’s role is to plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of organizational information systems and software applications as well as maintaining, supporting, and upgrading existing systems and applications. This individual will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices to guide his/her development team on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a computer science or related field; and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 years of software development experience with project management experience
• Types of experience: Software development and project management. Lead software developer.
• 2 to 4 years of supervisory experience, including leading a software development team.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and demonstrated ability to support an electronic health record system; understanding of HIPAA compliance relevant to HER and other software applications; ability to generate a variety of BI reports for business analytics; ability to communicate with leadership and understand business software and reporting needs; thorough knowledge and understanding of comprehensive Management Information Systems; ability to demonstrate SQL/Programming Languages/strong technical skills; ability to manage new and existing IT projects at Horizon. 

Ability to establish effective working relationships with others in levels of the organization; willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required; ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be required to travel to different Horizon worksites during the day based on operational needs or provide admin support at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

HORIZON ENVIRONMENT

Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews.org as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg’s 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023, and again in 2024!

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia.  Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment, and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.  If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities. 

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).