Job Description and Requirements
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union is currently searching for an experienced and talented Vice President of IT Applications to join our amazing IT Applications team!
The Vice President of IT Applications will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule (remote/onsite) after a period of training (time frame may vary). Training will take place at the RBFCU Administrative Service Center: 1 Ikea-RBFCU Pkwy, Live Oak, Texas 78233. All applicants must reside within the state of Texas and have the capability of performing all of the work from their home in Texas.
To successfully work from home, employees must have access to a minimum internet connection as noted by RBFCU.
- Must have a reliable home internet provider and the ability to hard wire a connection directly to modem (Ethernet cable provided).
- Must be able to provide a workspaces at home that is safe, suitable for work, and within a distraction free environment.
The Vice President of IT Applications will provide vision and direction to IT staff and provide counsel to business unit partners in support of proper enterprise portfolio, program, project and product management. The VP will oversee business capabilities including application support, change management, process improvement, and automation.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and facilitate the proper development and tooling of enterprise program, project and change management functions
- Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new business systems implementations
- Develop centers of excellence supporting the needs of business stakeholders in areas that are heavily reliant on the interfacing of business and technology
- Participate with peers and executives in the construction and monitoring of strategic plans
- Ensure proper process is in place and followed for identifying and reporting risk
- Mentor and develop staff within the team, department and organization
- Set and monitor team performance objectives
- Perform capacity planning, budgeting and expense tracking activities
- Act as relationship manager for in scope service providers, review and negotiate contracts
- All other duties as assigned (note: essential functions and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice)
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/ GED
- Minimum of five years of job-related experience
- Minimum of five years of supervisory experience
- Experience in leading and developing diverse groups of business-minded professionals
- Experience planning for and executing on the needs of a fast-follower organization
- Experience in performing business needs analysis, employing systems thinking and leading projects
- Experience assessing and communicating value and risks related to proposed work efforts and strategy changes
Skills and/or Certifications:
- Exceptional leadership, analytical, problem solving, communication, time management and organizational skills
- Comprehensive understanding of core banking systems, related ancillary software and branch technology solutions
- Comprehensive understanding of software development and relational database systems
- Comprehensive understanding of project management principles and methodologies
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or Computer Science. In lieu of bachelor’s degree, four years of related experience will equal to bachelor’s degree
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.