Job Description

Under direction of the CIO, this role leads the development and evolution of the company’s enterprise technology software strategy and ensures alignment with the strategic priorities of the business. The Executive Vice President, Enterprise Technology Business Software Services and Solutions provides strategic direction, oversight, and execution leadership for enterprise software solutions across multiple platforms. This role is responsible for delivering technology solutions for the organization and guiding the business to ensure software solutions are optimized from conception through implementation.Develops and executes the overall technology strategy for enterprise software solutions, aligning software plans with business objectives and strategic priorities. Communicates and aligns enterprise software solution plans with the executive team, business partners, and stakeholders; links multifaceted business solutions across platforms and departments; and develops and manages a multimillion-dollar budget to support cost-effective and efficient resource allocation. Oversees enterprise software architecture and development, including core application development, web and mobile application development, and platform integration. Ensures software solutions are developed and maintained with a focus on security, compliance, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. Assesses and communicates benefits and risks associated with technology solutions, informs strategic investment decisions, supports increased use of data-driven analytics and predictive capabilities, and establishes metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and return on investment of software development initiatives. Provides operational leadership by communicating the software technology vision, collaborating across business and technology functions, researching emerging technologies and trends, and championing innovation. Guides recruitment, development, retention, and organization of enterprise technology development teams while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and alignment with the credit union’s mission, values, and culture. Negotiates and manages strategic partnerships with key technology vendors to ensure service levels are met and value is maximized.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a business-related field. Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in leadership roles, including experience in the financial institution industry; or eight (8) or more years of IT and/or management consulting industry experience serving clients within the financial services industry sector. Experience managing large teams and budgets. Proven track record of successfully delivering enterprise software solutions across multiple platforms, including web, mobile, and desktop. Knowledge of security and compliance best practices. Ability to leverage banking industry knowledge and broad technical knowledge to envision, drive, and deliver business solutions across the enterprise. Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to set, manage, and communicate priorities from technical and non-technical perspectives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, exceptional service orientation, and the ability to motivate teams in a collaborative environment.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A forward-thinking, dynamic, and strategic technology leader with a demonstrated track record of building and managing high-performing teams, delivering innovative software solutions, driving business growth, and delivering operational efficiencies. Strong experience aligning technology strategy with enterprise objectives, leading teams at scale, managing complex vendor relationships, and championing the adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies, including artificial intelligence and data-driven analytics where appropriate.

Who We Are:

Security Service Federal Credit Union is an industry leader who has built a reputation of innovation, strength, and stability. We pride ourselves on discovering and developing employees who have exceptional character and a genuine passion for helping others. In return, we deliver a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing of our employees.

Our Core Values:

All employees should demonstrate our SSFCU core values -- Caring, Innovative, Honest, Fair and Dedicated -- while providing enthusiastic, professional, and courteous service to SSFCU members and employees.

What We Offer:

SSFCU offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefit options include medical, dental and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; company paid employee life insurance; supplemental life insurance plans; supplemental insurance plans for hospital and critical accident; short term disability; company paid long term disability; paid sick and safe leave, paid vacation, 401K match with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, employee tenure and award programs, access to an on-site fitness center or gym membership reimbursement program. Employees can participate in our award-winning Total Wellbeing program focusing on physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. We invest in our communities through our Volunteer Corps and in you, through ongoing growth and development opportunities.

Additional Information:

We are an EEO Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.