VP, Information Technology

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Vice President of Information Technology

Management

Clarksville, TN, US

Requisition

$ To $ Annually

Starting pay for successful applicants is generally within the minimum to midpoint of the pay range. Our consideration for pay is designed to support career growth and development over time. Offers extended depend on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to individual experience, knowledge, training, education, geographic location, market demands and internal equity.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President of Information Technology (VP, IT) provides leadership to the Technology department in the planning, implementation, and integration of all information systems to fully support the Credit Unions corporate vision while serving key business partners, internal stakeholders and Forteras membership. This IT Leader will work with the IT organization to deliver reliable, high-performance IT systems and infrastructure.

This role will be charged with identifying cost and productivity improvements, developing security frameworks for IT assets, increasing IT process maturity, and improving integration. The VP, IT will provide a balanced approach between the need for ongoing execution focused IT services, and the delivery of a data strategy and new tech-forward capabilities to drive the transformation across the enterprise. They will design and implement a modern IT environment that will enable Fortera to accelerate its achievement of ambitious business objectives focused on enhanced digital member experience and process automation efficiencies for internal stakeholders.

The VP, IT promotes a transparent and collaborative spirit while using their expertise and vision in the planning, budgeting, evaluation and implementation of company-wide initiatives.

• Performs all responsibilities in accordance with Fortera Competencies and Information Protection requirements.
• Appropriately assesses risk when business decisions are made. Demonstrates consideration for Forteras reputation and members and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Develops and implements operational plans, policies and goals which further strategic objectives.
• Continually evaluates established policies and procedures and updates or modifies them as necessary.
• Promotes outstanding partnership and transparency across the IT department to ensure strong working relationships exist with all departments/organizations.
• Manages and builds positive relationships with vendors and identifies strategic alliances to meet present and future needs while ensuring maximum benefit for the organization.
• Fosters and develops long-term performance, learning and development of a diverse staff, promoting teamwork, effective communication, empowerment, practical creativity and collaboration.
• Ensures that equipment, peripheral devices, and software are set up and operated in accordance with prescribed instructions. Researches and recommends equipment, software, and system updates.
• Ensures that Information services’ systems are secure, properly backed up, and appropriately documented.
• Successfully builds and manages an IT/IS team that can effectively support the complex technical needs of the organization while reinforcing the mission and culture that makes Self-Help successful.
• Employs methodologies/disciplines related to change management and recommends changes in the technology environment. Directs solid project management practices wit in the CU.
• Takes primary responsibility for program implementation, technical support of the operating departments, and troubleshooting implementation errors. Participates in major third-party Fintech client relationships.
• Effectively manages outside technology vendors and their associated contracts. Establishes SLAs and tracks performance.
• Efficiently…