Director, Information Technology

General Purpose

We are seeking a highly strategic and operationally focused Director, who will serve as a trusted advisor and force multiplier for the Information Technology organization. This role is intended for a senior leader capable of operating across technology, operations, governance, organizational planning, regulatory coordination, and executive communication within a highly regulated financial environment. Actual pay and Officer level will be commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates with a high degree of autonomy, manage complex organizational priorities, and provide leadership across both strategic planning and day-to-day operational execution.
• Connects executive leadership, technology teams, operational stakeholders, audit and compliance functions, and external partners.
• Serves as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) on organizational priorities, technology strategy, governance, and execution planning.
• Coordinates and drives execution of enterprise technology initiatives across infrastructure, cybersecurity, development, operations, data, and business-facing technology teams.
• Facilitates cross-functional coordination between technology, operations, business units, vendors, and executive leadership teams.
• Leads preparation and coordination of executive presentations, board materials, steering committees, regulatory responses, and leadership communications. 
• Partners with audit, risk management, compliance, legal, and security teams to support regulatory examinations, governance activities, and operational maturity initiatives.
• Improves organizational visibility and accountability through development of KPIs, reporting frameworks, operational dashboards, and executive status tracking.
• Helps establish and matures governance processes supporting prioritization, project execution, operational consistency, and strategic alignment.
• Drives follow-through and accountability across leadership teams to ensure strategic initiatives remain aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties 

• Assists the CIO in organizational planning, talent development, leadership coordination, and succession planning initiatives.

Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Ability to translate the bank vision, mission, and values to empower and motivate.
• Effortlessly works in a fast-paced environment with proven professional growth.
• Provides and receives mentoring in a mature and open manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to share expertise with others in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates effective interaction with colleagues, management, and leadership.
• Demonstrates and teaches adaptability and change management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional networking and relationship building skills.
• Able to manage large span, including multiple teams or branches.
• Ability to analyze income statements, balance sheets, and budgets for multiple teams or locations.
• Extensive experience operating within complex technology or operational environments, preferably in regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology organizations including infrastructure, cybersecurity, development, operations, cloud, and governance functions.
• Strong background in governance, audit coordination, compliance, risk management, or operational maturity initiatives.

Education or Formal Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Industry certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, or other related fields preferred.  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver’s License required.