Senior Manager, IT-Advice Technologies

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Senior IT Manager in Advice Technology who will be working with USAA's Member Value organization to provide timely advice to our membership. The position plays an essential role in ensuring the execution of the business roadmap for Advice platforms.   The candidate selected for this position will partner with other technology leaders, and lead engineers and scrum masters to move our work through the funnel from planning to implementation.  This role will work actively to ensure adherence to existing processes, integrate disparate systems and technology and drive continuous improvement across Advice Technology. There are opportunities to implement Artificial Intelligence capabilities using our modern cloud infrastructure.

Manages teams that are responsible for delivering and/or managing one or more technical support activities. Authorizes and influences the development and delivery of technical solutions, including emerging technologies, that enable optimal business performance. Accountable for technical leadership in the plan, design, development, testing, implementation, or maintenance of technical solutions. Leads and directs change management, process improvement, and technical support initiatives. Provides direction and analytical support and directs business plan development to execute initiatives.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position is based out of Plano; TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, testing, and monitoring an internal control environment, including preventative and detective controls, to effectively manage risks.

• Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned technology support area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities

• Provides leadership for those involved in the development, design and optimization of technology support functions supporting business and/or technical processes.

• Manages the identification, research, and analysis of business, process, and technology opportunities.

• Informs and tracks metrics for technology support capabilities and/or processes (KPIs, KRIs, etc.).

• Conducts or oversees technology efforts by applying technical expertise; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies. 

• Partners with key functions to align IT strategy and initiatives in support of business strategy and goals.

• Operationalizes documentation standards and quality assurance methodologies for technology support functions and ensure adherence to standards by respective team. 

• Manages and forecasts unit level expenses which may include department allocations, Product/Component, 3rd Party, project/program, software and vendor expenses.

• Manages and leverages the relationship with 3rd Party vendors to ensure achievement of technology support objectives.

• May be responsible for vendor management activities including service agreements, staff augmentation and technology contracts.

• Role models USAA’s mission, core values, culture and desired behaviors – including a sound risk culture.

• Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• 8 years of experience in a technology function in a Software Development/Engineering or Infrastructure environment.

• 3 years of direct team lead or management experience of IT professionals.

• Hands on experience actively driving the technology life cycle from requirements analysis, feasi