Technology consultant [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

Starting pay for successful applicants is generally within the minimum to midpoint of the pay range. Our consideration for pay is designed to support career growth and development over time. Offers extended depend on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to individual experience, knowledge, training, education, geographic location, market demands and internal equity.

Position Purpose

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President of Information Technology (VP, IT) provides leadership to the Technology department in the planning, implementation, and integration of all information systems to fully support the Credit Union’s corporate vision while serving key business partners, internal stakeholders and Fortera’s membership. This IT Leader will work with the IT organization to deliver reliable, high-performance IT systems and infrastructure. This role will be charged with identifying cost and productivity improvements, developing security frameworks for IT assets, increasing IT process maturity, and improving integration. The VP, IT will provide a balanced approach between the need for ongoing execution focused IT services, and the delivery of a data strategy and new tech-forward capabilities to drive the transformation across the enterprise. They will design and implement a modern IT environment that will enable Fortera to accelerate its achievement of ambitious business objectives focused on enhanced digital member experience and process automation efficiencies for internal stakeholders. The VP, IT promotes a transparent and collaborative spirit while using their expertise and vision in the planning, budgeting, evaluation and implementation of company-wide initiatives.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Performs all responsibilities in accordance with Fortera Competencies and Information Protection requirements.
• Appropriately assesses risk when business decisions are made. Demonstrates consideration for Fortera’s reputation and members and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Develops and implements operational plans, policies and goals which further strategic objectives.
• Continually evaluates established policies and procedures and updates or modifies them as necessary.
• Promotes outstanding partnership and transparency across the IT department to ensure strong working relationships exist with all departments / organizations.
• Manages and builds positive relationships with vendors and identifies strategic alliances to meet present and future needs while ensuring maximum benefit for the organization.
• Fosters and develops long-term performance, learning and development of a diverse staff, promoting teamwork, effective communication, empowerment, practical creativity and collaboration.
• Ensures that equipment, peripheral devices, and software are set up and operated in accordance with prescribed instructions. Researches and recommends equipment, software, and system updates.
• Ensures that Information services' systems are secure, properly backed up, and appropriately documented.
• Successfully builds and manages an IT / IS team that can effectively support the complex technical needs of the organization while reinforcing the mission and culture that makes Self-Help successful.
• Employs methodologies / disciplines related to change management and recommends changes in the technology environment. Directs solid project management practices within the CU.
• Takes primary responsibility for program implementation, technical support of the operating departments, and troubleshooting implementation errors. Participates in major third-party Fintech client relationships.
• Effectively manages outside technology vendors and their associated contracts. Establishes SLA’s and tracks performance.
• Efficiently utilizes external technical resources when needed.
• Ensures the effectiveness of the CU’s Business Continuity Plan for Information Technology. Participates in the planning, development, documentation and implementation of the CU’s Business Continuity Plan.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations within areas of responsibility.
• Provides day-to-day oversight responsibility for ensuring compliance with regulatory laws as they related to functions within their departments to include OFAC, Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering Act, and USA Patriot Act compliance.
• Participates in community and civic events to promote awareness of the Credit Union in the community.
• Attends and participates in all meetings, trainings and committees as required.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.
• Ensures work area and assigned equipment are clean, secure and well-maintained.

Performance Measurements

Special Note : Fortera Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, religious preference, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other trait protected by state or federal law.

Please be advised, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

Education / Certification :

Required Knowledge :

Experience Required :

Skills / Abilities :

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Talking :

Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing :

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motion :

Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.

Average Visual Abilities :

Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.

Physical Strength :

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

None :

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office)

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Able to deal with very difficult concepts and complex variables.

Mathematics Ability :

Ability to use advanced algebra, exponents, logarithms, linear equations, quadratic equations, mathematical induction and binomial theorem, permutations, calculus, and / or analytic geometry.

Able to perform basic statistical calculations including frequency distributions, reliability and validity of tests, normal curve, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, chi-square application and sampling theory and factor analysis.

Language Ability :

Ability to read periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.

Ability to prepare business letters, proposals, summaries, and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.

Ability to conduct training, communicate at panel discussions and to make professional presentations.