IT Strategy Governance Director dwm - Drive Transformation in a Global Environment Ford Bank
IT Strategy Governance Director dwm - Drive Transformation in a Global Environment Ford Bank
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Job Description
Ford Bank Germany is seeking an experienced IT Strategy & Governance Leader to drive our digital transformation and play a key role in our management team. If youre a changemaker who thrives on translating global IT strategies into impactful local results this is your opportunity to shape the future of IT within a dynamic financial institution
As our IT Strategy & Governance Leader you will:
- Define and execute the IT strategy for FBG aligning with global vision and local business goals.
- Designing and implementing IT governance frameworks and procedures to ensure compliance with MaRisk DORA and other relevant regulation
- Be an integral part of the management team influencing strategic decisions and leading the bank forward.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Direction: Define and implement a coherent IT strategy for FBG driving our digital transformation in close collaboration with Ford Motor Credit Company and Ford.
- Change Management: Ensure that the needs and requirements of the German Bank are well represented in the global tech transformation programs considering both business needs as well as regulatory requirement.
- Lead with Impact: Guide the organization through significant change navigating multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously.
- Policy and Governance: Contribute to business strategy development risk appetite definition and policy creation ensuring IT is a key enabler of business success.
- Portfolio Management: Oversee a diverse portfolio of applications managing the entire lifecycle and identifying opportunities for performance improvements and innovation.
- Compliance & Standards: Design and implement robust IT governance frameworks and procedures ensuring compliance with internal policies external regulations (especially DORA) and global technology standards.
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead the incountry IT and Engineering teams promoting Focus Excellence and Collaboration to drive innovation and growth
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders across different locations to identify and prioritize business needs building strong relationships and driving consensus.
Qualifications
What Youll Bring:
- Extensive experience as an IT Manager or similar leadership role within a large company environment preferably in financial services.
- Good knowledge of relevant regulations particularly DORA and IT governance frameworks risk management principles and IT infrastructure operations.
- Solid technical foundation including experience with agile software development modern system architecture (microservices cloud technologies PCF GCP) Java and related testing and development tools.
- Familiarity with software design/architecture (API/servicebased designs domain/event modeling) software build (CI/CD) software run (platform engineering/monitoring/SLO) and secure software development principles.
- Experience with emerging technologies such as AI blockchain and/or fintech solutions is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders navigate complex organizational structures and lead teams through change.
- Deep understanding of IT governance frameworks risk management principles and IT infrastructure operations.
- Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities with a structured approach and strong selforganization skills.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver results.
- Good understanding of or ability to quickly learn how a BaFinregulated automotive bank operates.
- Excellent written and verbal German and English skills
Why Choose Ford Bank of Germany
- Make a Real Impact:Shape the future of IT for Ford Bank Germany.
- Global Reach Family Feel:Enjoy the resources of a global organization with a supportive closeknit culture.
- Leadership Opportunity:Be a key voice in our management team driving strategic direction.
- Benefits: We provide a competitive compensation package and a flexible hybrid working model to support your worklife balance.
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Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
