JOB DESCRIPTION
The Applications Lead – Custom Applications oversees a portfolio of custom-built web applications, providing technical and team leadership to ensure successful delivery and ongoing improvement. This role manages Agile delivery, collaborates with stakeholders, and ensures secure, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead delivery, support, and maintenance of custom web applications, with an emphasis on engineering and ITC solutions.
Oversee Agile processes, including release management, sprint planning, and Scrum ceremonies.
Manage project timelines, scope, and stakeholder expectations; coach and mentor team members.
Guide technical decisions related to cloud architecture (preferably Azure), databases, and system integrations.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years in IT with proven experience leading custom web application projects.
Agile/Scrum delivery experience (Scrum Master certification preferred).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and low-code platforms (e.g., Mendix) is a plus.
Experience with AI tools and emerging technologies is advantageous.
Key Skills: Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver complex projects in a large IT environment.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Pune Tech CenterSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science
- At least 5 years in IT leading custom web application projects
- Agile/Scrum delivery experience
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms
- Experience with AI tools and emerging technologies
Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Adient and has not been reviewed or approved by Adient.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.
Adient Insights
What We Do
Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.
