Director, Platform & Delivery Management

Your Journey Starts Here:

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The Difference You Make:
The Director Platform & Delivery Management is responsible for designing application hosting solutions leading POCs and spearheading implementation efforts with engineering and application product teams. In addition the Director engages in the solution proposal process which involves researching and finding the appropriate technology educating and creating the approach to implement that technology.

Leads and promotes strategic direction of IT Infrastructure Technologies based on business requirements.
Serves as a point cross-functional technical leader on various projects.
Develops and maintains solution architecture blueprints.
Envisions develops proves and articulates innovative solutions to business requirements.
Defines systems/platforms architecture and integration strategy and recommend design solutions.
Evaluates and recommends technology acquisitions and alternative solutions/methodologies/strategies.
Performs Proof of Concept testing in a lab environment.
Coordinates work plans to achieve expected results per expected timelines by utilizing resources from all parts of the organization.
Anticipates business needs and researches technologies that would be appropriate to meet those business needs.
Articulates emerging technologies their strengths weaknesses risks and their application within enterprise.
Advises and consults on technologies costs benefits and implementation requirements.
Seeks opportunities to implement standards policies and process improvements.
Develops processes to ensure alignment between the business strategies and applied technology roadmap.

What You Bring:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience: Computer Science Engineering or a equivalent discipline. - Required.

12 Years Demonstrated experience around designing architecture leading POCs and leading implementation efforts. - Required.

Excellent communication presentation influencing and reasoning skills .
Knowledge of enterprise strategies and project management processes.
Ability to articulate complex processes in clear and concise documentation.
Ability to lead people provide direction and set clear objectives.
Ability to follow through on expectations.
Exposure to multiple hosting environments such as AIX Linux Windows Server HP Servers.
Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of IT industry and technology trends.
Demonstrated understanding of design principles for solutions such as Storage Area Networks Data Protection and Directory Services.
Proven track record managing large complex software development/integration projects in both host and distributed environments.
Demonstrated understanding of IT Service Management concepts and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of the latest technology innovations and their applicability to business operations.
Demonstrated relationship management and leadership skills with a superior ability to make things happen through the use of influence and negotiation with all levels of management.
IT Effectiveness: application sourcing technology strategy and planning.
Strong reporting decision making analytical and problem solving skills.
Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities.
Highly organized self-motivated customer oriented and able to work independently as well as within a team.

Certifications:
No Certifications listed for this job.

It Would Be Nice For You To Have:
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience training military service or education.

What Else You Need To Know:

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt) the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills experience training licensure and certifications and location.

Link to Santander Benefits:

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Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions:

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting standingand walking is required for this role. Depending on location occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next:

If this sounds like a role you are interested in then please apply.

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