The Vice President Technology serves as a strategic leader responsible for evaluating current technologies and processes advising executive leadership on forward-looking solutions that preserve the organizations competitive edge. This role oversees all IS/IT functions and ensures optimal platform usage across both member-facing and internal systems-including core banking digital platforms loan and mortgage systems credit card platforms CRM and data warehousing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning for cybersecurity initiatives and technology solutions that elevate the member experience and drive operational excellence.
- Direct the short- and long-term execution of the organizations tech vision spanning infrastructure disaster recovery vendor management and network security.
- Oversee planning and implementation for networks telecommunications hardware and enterprise software ensuring systems meet capacity and performance standards.
- Evaluate and integrate new technology software and services to enhance efficiency while minimizing cost. Manage vendor relationships and technology projects.
- Shape and guide data analytics strategies and data warehouse operations to support business growth and evolving objectives.
- Develop and monitor departmental budget ensuring strategic allocation of resources for maximum effectiveness.
- Maintain and execute robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans including regular testing and reporting.
- Stay informed on regulatory and IT industry developments ensuring compliance and recommending necessary changes to maintain competitiveness.
- Manage and mentor departmental leaders ensuring consistent development engagement and alignment with organizational goals.
- Support service excellence by maintaining systems uptime facilitating training and overseeing technical support across all business units.
- Ensure compliance with all federal state and local regulations and internal policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of eight years of progressive experience in related technology roles.
- Masters degree preferred; bachelors degree and relevant professional certifications required.