Manager, Mobile Application Development

Role Summary

The Manager of Mobile Application Development is responsible for end-to-end delivery of prioritized features for the award-winning IHG Hotels & Rewards mobile app, available on both iOS and Android platforms. This role leads a team of high-performing mobile developers and testers across onshore and offshore locations, overseeing Agile development, architectural and technical execution, operational excellence, and the overall release management process. The manager ensures the delivery of strategic business objectives and maintains high standards for performance, reliability, and user experience.

Your Day to Day

• Lead the planning and execution of new mobile features using Agile practices, managing both onshore and offshore development resources.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, enhancing technical skills and supporting career growth.

• Collaborate with Product and Design teams to align priorities and ensure cohesive delivery of mobile features.

• Oversee mobile release management, including planning, coordination, and compliance with app store guidelines and enterprise standards.

• Monitor app performance and analytics, ensuring adherence to data privacy, accessibility, and security standards while driving continuous improvement.

What We Need From You

• 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in mobile leadership roles, successfully delivering consumer-facing native iOS and Android e-commerce apps at enterprise scale.

• Expertise in native app development using Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, and Java, with proficiency in managing app deployment through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX, accessibility, performance tuning, and crash diagnostics, along with familiarity with mobile security best practices.

• Proficient in using tools like Git, Jenkins, CloudBees, Fastlane, and Bitrise, and experienced in integrating with backend systems and middleware (e.g., REST APIs, GraphQL).

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with effective communication abilities and a strategic mindset to manage delivery commitments in Agile environments.

Location – Atlanta GA (Hybrid – in office 3 days a week)

The salary range for this role is $58,834 to $170,000. This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employee.