Plan and direct software engineering services for a major line of business or multiple lines of business to meet strategic and operational goals. Interface with senior executives across the enterprise to develop a strategic plan for delivering Information Technology (IT) solutions which address critical business requirements. Partner with line of business (LOB) leaders to secure the appropriate investment level in technology to achieve business goals and be advocate for the business partners within IT.
Requirements
- Ten years’ experience managing software engineers and systems analysts
- Five years’ relevant business experience (i.e. making technical-related decisions on the business side)
- Fiveyears’ managing a large staff, (including managing managers)
- Five years’ experience with budget responsibilities
- Ability to translate enterprise level strategic planning information into software and data management needs, create business plans, and turn them into effective business solutions
- Significant knowledge of current and emerging application software products and tools
- Extensive project management experience to include multi-million dollar projects completed on time, within budget and delivering quality results
- Strong analytical and architectural skills
- Knowledge of all phases of software engineering life cycle and experience with process improvement models
- Experience in managing Agile teams/processes.
- Financial services experience
Responsibilities
- Set strategic direction for the assigned work area in alignment with the Business Strategy and Technology standards and provide thought leadership in the development of an enterprise strategic IT plan.
- Maintain a high level of awareness and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, as well as industry and bank issues, to effectively match them.
- Broker and direct the design, engineering, implementation, and support of application software solutions in support of corporate objectives, to include determining whether to use internal or external labor, build or buy, leverage Cloud as appropriate, and using a variety of tools, etc.
- End to end accountability to identify and design solutions that best meet the business needs of the enterprise, with a primary focus on innovation.
- Consult with clients, staff, and colleagues to identify and design solutions that best meet the business needs of the enterprise.
- Manage the life cycle of existing application software systems (and monitor the need for new capabilities) to provide cost effective functional, flexible and scalable solutions.
- Maintain appropriate Risk Profile through owning the first line of Risk defense, proactively identifying risks, and implementing the necessary mitigations where warranted.
Other
- English (Required)
- Executive level communications skills, including, strong negotiation/facilitation/presentation skills and experience negotiating with vendors for relevant products and services
- Ability to manage a high volume of internal client relationships
- Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
- Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
- Up to 75% Travel
