Description
This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in the office 3 days a week at one of the following Corporate Office locations: St, Petersburg, FL or Denver, CO
Job Summary:
This position will lead our Enterprise Data Optimization team of engineers and business analysts to decommission firmwide legacy systems, build proprietary replacement software, and migrate users to the new platform. The Associate Director, Technology will have extensive contact with all management levels and other internal customers and will be required to identify, research, analyze and resolve complex information technology issues. The role manages a team responsible for application development and modification and/or maintenance of applications. An in-depth knowledge of development tools and language, people management skills and ability to work closely with business partners are key skills needed to be successful in this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Drives IT solutions to ensure they meet the business needs balanced with a pragmatic and integrated approach to the design of technical solutions.
Understands and applies enterprise-wide thinking to individual departmental requests for IT investments to ensure end-to-end process and data integration are achieved.
Leads projects to successful completion as defined by predetermined project success criteria including those established by the business, capital expenditure and budget requirements.
Influences the prioritization of business unit technology projects, optimal project structure and project administration to ensure strategic business objectives are met and risk is managed.
Focuses on workforce management to accurately capture IT resource capacity involving resources (internal and/or external), processes and practices.
Develops and maintains development methodology (templates, processes and deliverables) and ensures all IT resources understand their responsibilities in this process.
Partners with the Architecture Team to assess how technologies can best streamline processes and/or add business value.
Provide leadership in the design, development, support, and implementation of applications.
Provide scope and prioritization on work assignments, paying strong attention to details and deadlines.
Determine business requirements, conducts process analysis and prioritization.
Provides quick project turnarounds and flexibility by leveraging SDLC methodology and industry best practices.
Remains up to date on key technology, business and industry trends.
Develops budget/ annual goals and objectives; holds organization accountable for attaining goals and objectives.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience and Skills:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or related degree and ten (10) years of relevant experience including management or leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS or related degree is preferred.
7 years of experience in management and/or leadership is preferred
7 years of experience in Financial Services technology application development highly preferred.
Hands-on development expertise using Java, JavaScript, Angular, .Net, Oracle, MS SQL TFS, Git, Jenkins and ETL tools.
Experience with AWS development tools is a plus.
Experience in the following: project management, enterprise implementation, leadership experience, strategic planning, business acumen, application development.
May occasionally work a non-standard schedule including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilities.
Licenses/Certifications:
noneCompetencies and Behaviors:
Lead the Team
Creates/maintains a competitive organization by attracting, developing and retaining talent to ensure people with the right skills & motivations are in the right place at the right time to meet business needs.
Builds a cohesive team, and develops structure & direction to meet or exceed customer needs.
Leverages systems & processes to attract, develop & retain talented individuals.
Provides feedback, empowerment and coaching to help others excel in current and future job responsibilities.
Creates a trusting work environment where people can realize their full potential.
Enhance Client Experience
Builds and maintains strong internal and external relationships. Enhances the customer service experience to drive competitive advantage.
Ensures customer perspective is driving force behind business decisions and activities.
Ensures customer solutions, practices and procedures are carried out and achieve their objectives.
Builds strategic partnerships within the organization to collaboratively execute business goals.
Interacts with others in a way that promotes openness & trust and gives confidence in one’s intentions.
Advances Strategic Opportunities
Gains competitive advantage by developing, supporting and/or promoting innovative strategies, products or processes which align with the firm’s vision and goals and enhance the firm’s reputation/brand.
Identifies and drives organizational changes needed to adapt to changing customer and market demands.
Establishes and commits to long-term business direction and sets meaningful performance objectives that align to values & strategies.
Communicates information in a compelling way that drives others to achieve team and firm goals.
Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
Drive High Performance
Executes business and organizational objectives that build and support sustained revenue growth, maximize firm results and effectively leverage people/processes.
Uses customer-centric approaches for choosing courses of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Aligns communication, accountability, resources & processes to ensure strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results.
Tenaciously works to deliver team goals with the greatest potential for producing positive business results.
Establishes high standards and challenging goals for individual, team and organizational accomplishment.
Job: Technology
Primary Location: US-FL-St. Petersburg-Saint Petersburg
Other Locations: US-CO-Denver-Denver
Organization Technology
Schedule Full-time
Job Shift Day Job
Travel No
Req ID: 2400064