H.O. Penn Machinery
NOW HIRING
Manager of Programming
Poughkeepsie, NY
Pay: $100,000-$125,000/year (dependent on experience)
Bonus: 10% bonus potential
Benefits:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Holidays & competitive PTO
- Company laptop & cell phone
Key qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, (will also consider equivalent professional experience)
- Demonstrated success delivering computer-based solutions that align with organizational goals and improve business operations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical users and stakeholders
- Experience with IBM i technologies including CL, Cobol, and Forta Sequel is a plus
- Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL) and data management principles
- Exposure to or interest in modern BI platforms — especially Power BI, DAX, and data modeling
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation, version control)
- Experience in modern programming languages such as C#, Java, PHP, Python, or JavaScript, with the ability to review code and guide best practices preferred
Responsibilities:
Oversee, develop and implement computer-based applications in support of corporate goals and objectives
- Assist other departments to develop effective solutions to their information needs
- Manage programming and application project life cycles, from defining user needs through design, programming, testing, implementation, documentation, and training
- Follow departmental standards and accepted IT practices for quality work
- Document and test backup recovery procedures for critical applications
Strive to provide continually improving service and satisfaction to our users
- Perform analysis of the business processes supported
- Perform analysis of the capabilities and limitations of the computer systems
- Assist users by answering questions and offering suggestions based on the above
A high-performing workforce through effective hiring, development and retention of talent
- Achieve a culture of high productivity and morale by fostering engagement, collaboration, and safety
- Build a high-performing team by developing members to consistently achieve job expectations through coaching, continuous feedback, and accountability
- Take accountability for talent development by regularly reviewing and discussing employee development activities, such as onboarding, training, and career development initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, (will also consider equivalent professional experience)
- Demonstrated success delivering computer-based solutions that align with organizational goals and improve business operations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical users and stakeholders
- Experience with IBM i technologies including CL, Cobol, and Forta Sequel is a plus
- Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL) and data management principles
- Exposure to or interest in modern BI platforms — especially Power BI, DAX, and data modeling
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation, version control)
- Experience in modern programming languages such as C#, Java, PHP, Python, or JavaScript, with the ability to review code and guide best practices preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Hand coordination (typing and writing)
- Occasional forward bending and reaching
- Occasional walking and climbing stairs
- Carrying (up to 20lbs.)
Reasonable accommodations made as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender or gender status, disability, genetic information, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other protected class as designated by Federal, State and/or local law.
