- Manages Banking applications, such as Signature Core, Moody's Credit Lens, Connected Teller, OnBase Document Management, etc.
- Partners with stakeholders to define future state of applications.
- Oversees the design and build phases of all applications and tools they manage including developing and managing the process for these phases, and meeting milestones from ideation through to launch.
- Evaluates and recommends Digital Technology solutions from an ROI and build vs. buy perspective.
- Analyzes product requirements and develops appropriate technical solutions to ensure they are successfully achieved.
- Leads a team of web/front-end developers aligned to build and support customer facing applications and features.
- Leads and prioritizes tasks to perform preventative maintenance, including the installation of service packs, patches, hot fixes, etc.
- Develops, implements, and maintains production timelines, backlogs and roadmaps across multiple departments.
- Drives the execution of all software lifecycle processes supporting digital products, including product research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements development, and launch.
- Adheres to department standards for Change and Incident Management.
- Researches, recommends, and implements best practices and solutions for all applications and tools (including but not limited to hosting, online widgets, security, permissions, content management systems, QA, databases, redundancy).
- Recommends, develops, and programs new application functionality as appropriate.
- Monitors usage, user satisfaction, and performance of all digital communications and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Works with Portfolio Management Office (PMO) leadership to ensure project work is in sync with identified priorities and company objectives.
- Coordinates with stakeholders and technology teams to ensure regulatory compliance in accordance with HTLF’s defined approach.
- Develops relationships with key vendors to stay abreast of strategic direction for vendor products.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Completes annual E-Learning Plan and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) training as assigned and keeps up-to-date knowledge of BSA as it relates to the job function.
Management Responsibilities:
- Directly supervises senior technology staff.
- Manages team capacity, availability, and assigns work based on defined priorities.
- Works with HTLF’s Talent Acquisition Team to hire the most qualified and talented individuals to fill open positions.
- Provides information and on-going feedback to department staff regarding expectations and performance.
- Addresses and resolves all performance concerns and issues in a timely manner.
- Works with department staff on individual professional development.
- Prepares and conducts annual performance reviews within established deadlines.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 7-10 years of experience directly managing applications, products, projects, and processes.
- Expertise in data, banking operations and other digital Banking Applications.
- Expertise working with role appropriate technology such as Core systems, loan systems and documentation system.
- Ability to source, distill, and apply relevant best practices and research from a variety of sources and formats.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- Highly effective cross-functional team management.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet project deadlines.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work well individually and in a team environment.