FILLEDE | VP of Technology for Bank in San Francisco

Our client, a leading regional bank, is seeking anew VP Technology.  This position will support one key department and will be responsible for maintaining the technology vision and roadmap for that department.  This role involves heavy interaction with both internal departments and external vendor partners as it relates to upgrades and maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, communicate and execute an a technology strategy with key stakeholders.
• Ensure that day-to-day technology needs are met for the department.
• Establish and maintain business relationships with appropriate leaders within the organization. Create transparency with the business and supporting technology groups.
• Assess and communicate risks associated with installed technology.
• Lead significant departmental technology initiatives (e.g. Wire systems upgrade/replacement)
• Add and manage staff (FTE and/or contract) as needed
• Research applicable technology trends, stay abreast of technology directions, educate business partners on technology opportunities and refine appropriate roadmap(s).
• Champion the appropriate use of technology to acquire/develop cost effective, innovative solutions as appropriate.
• Understand business partner technology needs, challenges assumptions, and champions efforts within the Technology group to develop cost effective, innovative solutions that can be leveraged across the enterprise where applicable.
• Facilitate and support technology governance reviews within and across business groups.
• Report on relevant metrics, provide recommendations for improvements, create presentations, and bring together appropriate stakeholders.     

Requirements:

• 10+ years work experience of relevant  industry experience, with a minimum of five years in leadership/management.
• Bachelors degree  
• Demonstrated ability to bring the benefits of technology to solve business issues while also balancing costs and risks
• Strong vendor management skills
• OSI/Total Plus experience
• Fiserv experience is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain internal partnerships within technology and the business units in order to achieve results.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate others to take action. Resolve conflict effectively within a team environment including outside partners and vendors.
• Ability to align and leverage resources as appropriate
• Ability to make difficult decisions based on calculated risks.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to lead and influence teams