Farmers Insurance Group

Application Development Manager (Program Manager II)

Farmers Insurance Group • $96K — $174K *
Caledonia, MI 49316In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 4+ years in IT, with 1+ year in a supervisory role or similar experience as Program Manager I.
  • Experience leading software development teams with a focus on coaching and accountability.
  • Strong application development background within a structured SDLC environment.
  • Experience managing production systems and incident response processes.
  • Excellent communication skills for clear reporting and alignment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach a team of developers and a customer representative, promoting transparency and growth.
  • Establish trust and clear expectations through consistent leadership and effective routines.
  • Manage priorities and balance planned features with urgent production issues.
  • Enhance execution and communication with accurate status reports and proactive risk management.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align project scope, timelines, and desired outcomes.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, and location.
  • Bonus opportunity linked to company and individual performance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Paid Time Off for work-life balance.
  • Paid parental leave to support growing families.
  • Tuition assistance for educational development.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We're hiring an Application Development Manager to lead a team responsible for enhancing, supporting, and gradually modernizing business-critical applications. This role is best suited for a strong people leader who can foster credibility and rapport, create stability, and help the team deliver reliably in a diverse IT ecosystem.

You'll balance feature delivery, production support, and incremental modernization of legacy applications-while strengthening team routines, communication, and execution.

Primary Focus: Leadership

  • Guide and assist a team of approximately five developers and one customer representative by fostering transparency, coaching, prioritizing tasks, providing feedback, and supporting career growth and objectives.

  • Build confidence and trust through consistent leadership, clear expectations, and a steady operating rhythm.

  • Set priorities and manage tradeoffs between planned work (features/modernization) and unplanned work (production issues, urgent requests).

  • Improve execution and transparency with clear status reporting, early risk escalation, and dependency management.

  • Partner with stakeholders in the department, across IT and the business to align scope, timelines, and outcomes.


Technical Experience

  • Guide work across legacy applications and modern engineering practices, focusing on steady improvement over "big bang" change.

  • Encourage a quality-focused SDLC (clear requirements, testing discipline, release readiness, and production support practices).

  • Promote a DevOps mindset-automation, repeatability, and continuous improvement-within our IT ecosystem.


Experience Requirements

  • Level II: 4 years experience in an IT environment, including 1 year in a supervisory role or 1 year as a Program Manager I.

  • Proven experience leading software development teams, including coaching, accountability, and building a healthy culture.

  • Solid background in application development and delivering enhancements in a structured SDLC environment.

  • Experience working with production systems (support, reliability, incident response, and prioritizing critical work).

  • Strong communication skills-able to provide accurate, timely status, raise risks early, and drive alignment.


Preferred Experience:

  • Experience modernizing or refactoring legacy applications to reduce operational risk and technical debt.

  • Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD concepts, automated testing, quality checks, security scanning, etc.).

  • Familiarity working in a Microsoft enterprise environment (tools/platforms commonly used across Microsoft-based development organizations).
  • Multi-cloud platforms; post composition and workflow automation software; scripting (Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Bash, VB); print languages (PLC 5/6, LCDS/Metacode, PDL, AFP, PostScript, PDF, etc.); familiarity with Content Manager or FileNet; ServiceNow.


Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience.

Benefits
  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $102,450 - $174,240
    o CO Only: $96,075 - $150,260
    o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $96,075 - $160,710
    o MA Only: $96,075 - $160,710
  • o MD Only: $96,075 - $160,710
    o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $96,075 - $174,240
    o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $102,450 - $150,260
    o WA Only: $96,075 - $182,625
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • For more information, review "What we offer" on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer


Job Location(s): US - MI - Caledonia, US - MI - Grand Rapids

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

About Farmers Insurance Group

Farmers Insurance Group is an insurer group of automobiles, homes, and small businesses. It helps their clients plan wisely for the unexpected but also on helping restore order when it occurs, so they can keep moving along its plan. The companies comprising the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® makeup insurers of vehicles, homes, and small businesses and provide a wide range of other insurance and financial services products. The Los Angeles, California-based company was established in 1928 by John C. Tyler and Thomas E. Leavey.

Farmers Insurance Group Careers

Join the vibrant team at Farmers Insurance Group, a leading entity in the insurance sector, and propel your career to new heights. As part of our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of transforming the insurance industry through innovation and leadership.

Work You’ll Do

At Farmers Insurance Group, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and personal development. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, where every employee is valued and given the chance to thrive.

Empower Your Career

Step into a world of exciting challenges and rewarding experiences in various roles across the company. From customer service to claims adjustment, each position at Farmers offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. With a focus on leadership development and diversity training, we ensure that all team members are equipped to lead, innovate, and excel.

Innovate with Us

Join our team of over 30,000 dedicated professionals who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the insurance industry. At Farmers Insurance Group, innovation isn't just another buzzword—it's at the core of everything we do. Whether it's developing new policies or enhancing our digital platforms, our employees are empowered to think creatively and act boldly.

Grow and Succeed

Farmers Insurance Group is committed to the growth of every team member. We support your career journey with extensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and leadership courses that prepare you for the future. Whether you’re starting with an internship or stepping into a senior role, you’ll find that our commitment to professional development sets us apart.

Benefits and Culture

We pride ourselves on offering competitive benefits that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From comprehensive health insurance to retirement plans and wellness programs, we provide the benefits you need to live a balanced and fulfilling life. Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work.

Join Our Team

Explore the various career paths available at Farmers Insurance Group and discover how your skills and passions can align with our mission. We are actively hiring and looking for individuals who are passionate, curious, and eager to make a difference.

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Farmers Insurance Group is more than just a company—it's a place where you can grow, innovate, and lead. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and helping you build a fulfilling and successful career.
Learn more about Farmers Insurance Group
Size
48,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1928
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