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The Job of an Application Development Delivery Manager
By Harrison Barnes of http://www.DotNetCrossing.com
Programmers often use dot net applications to help them with their coding. The dot net framework helps speed up many of the developments needed to create the bits of code they use for their products and websites. The Microsoft dot net feature speeds up the coding process by having certain applications at the ready for them to create their web and software code. A few examples are VB dot net and ASP dot net. The application development delivery manager oversees the construction of these dot net applications. So the manager must know and understand what it feels like to be a programmer so they know what they'll need in terms of dot net framework and applications to help speed up their programming process. It's like any other manager and development job. If that manager has worked in the field that they're catering to, such as programmers in this case, then they'll better know what that field will want and need. They'll know first hand what sorts of applications, tips and help those in that field will be looking for and will be most appreciative of. As a former programmer, the development delivery manager will know what specifics these programmers will be most interested in. The delivery process is a complicated process that may or may not include an assembly line. If people require more parts than usual, you may be coordinating a full assembly line of product specialists who know how to use the proper tools. However, there are simple orders that don't require quite a production and you can get away with delegating a few people for the task. If you're working with some major cash flow giants in the dot net industry, you might want to start assembling your team right away. You may be managing teams of 20 to 40 people directing them in their development and delivery of the product developed. Applications come in all shapes and sizes and require all kinds of specialists to reformat and provide technical support when needed. You will be servicing programmers at all levels, and many will need to be walked through the delivery process so they receive the application in a timely and effective manner. Programmers may also call at all hours of the night. You remember what it was like as a programmer. All the late hours drinking some energy drink to keep you awake while you work away at some random bits of code that start to make sense in the wee small hours of the morning. They might be working on a program for 12 hours straight with no concept of time and will suddenly hit a road block and need assistance with the new application. If you have people on call, 24 hours a day, you'll be able to reach these programmers and give them the answers they'll be looking for. This sort of 24 hour service will satisfy your customers and keep them coming back for more applications. There are many different kinds of applications you might be developing. The more familiar you are with all the different Microsoft programs, the more apt you will be at developing all the best applications for those programs. Managing the delivery process will involve knowledge on how to use these applications, so the better you know them the more helpful you'll be to your programmer customers. If you think you're just overseeing the delivery process and neglect to learn all about the development and use of those applications, you'll find yourself out of a job in no time. People looking for manager jobs in the dot net industry should know what they're getting into. If you think your management skills are enough to get you the job and keep you there, you've got another thing coming. You always need to know the product your team is developing. If you don't know what your team is doing, how can you expect to manage them? They'll come to you with troubleshooting questions, and if you're less familiar with the product than they are, you can't expect to help them out. This is what it means to be a manager. It's no different with application development and delivery. You'll be managing a team of programmers and as a former programmer, or current programmer, you'll be in a better position to help them. You'll also have more respect among your team members, so they'll be more likely to ask for your advice and take it when you give it. It's important to have the respect of the team you manage, so they'll trust your judgment and follow your lead. Applications come in all shapes and sizes, so there are creative liberties in this position as well. In some cases, you will get to choose the kind of application to develop and deliver. You might be responsible for thinking up all the applications that will be most beneficial to your customers. If you're familiar with all the Microsoft programs, then you'll be more likely to come up with the right innovative ideas to help people understand those programs. Everyone will be looking for technical support when they hit a wall, and if you've already developed and delivered the right applications to help them out, you won't have to be dealing with every customer one on one. This is very important and efficient for a company as large as Microsoft. There are millions if not billions of customers and there simply isn't enough tech support to cover all of their needs. You need to develop applications that will help the majority of the problems they will be facing and list them in the frequently asked questions page. So there are a lot of things that go into this job, but if you know your programming and you know how to manage, you might be right for the job. |
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