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 to deliver high-quality results on schedule.
• Collaborate with other mobile app leaders to drive strategic architectural decisions and evolve technical standards for building scalable, maintainable features.
• Lead design sessions with your team to build solutions that align to platform standards and best practices, ensuring technical excellence from concept through implementation.
• Conduct code reviews during sprints and pull request reviews prior to release, ensuring code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to architectural standards.
• Identify and implement AI-powered tools and practices to enhance developer productivity and optimize the software development lifecycle.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, enhancing technical skills and supporting career growth in a performance-driven environment.
• Collaborate with Product and Design teams to align priorities and ensure cohesive delivery of mobile features.
• Monitor app performance and analytics, ensuring adherence to data privacy, accessibility, and security standards while driving continuous improvement.

What We Need From You

• Deep expertise in platform-native iOS app development using Swift (and modern frameworks like SwiftUI) and/or platform-native Android app development using Kotlin (and modern frameworks like Jetpack Compose), with proficiency in managing app deployment through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• 10+ years of software development experience, progressing from individual contributor to leadership roles, including 5+ years in hands-on mobile leadership positions successfully delivering consumer-facing native iOS and Android e-commerce apps at enterprise scale using platform-specific languages and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of native mobile UI/UX patterns, accessibility standards, performance tuning, and crash diagnostics, along with familiarity with mobile security best practices.
• Proven ability to architect scalable mobile solutions and drive technical decisions that balance business needs with engineering excellence.
• 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 and drive results in Agile environments.

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

The salary range for this role is $119,273 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.

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