IT Director

About Working at Commerce

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.

Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award‑winning culture doesn't come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.

Annual Salary: $ - $ (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

At Commerce Bank, innovation and creativity are the driving forces behind our IT team's success. We are catalysts of transformation who power applications, secure networks, and implement cutting‑edge initiatives that propel our business units forward. The banking industry's rapid evolution provides us with an exciting opportunity to continuously learn, grow, and harness new technologies that elevate the experience for our customers.

What sets Commerce Bank apart is our company culture and leadership, areas in which we continually invest. This commitment fosters innovation, enhances customer and employee experiences, while reinforcing our belief that our diverse team is our greatest competitive advantage. We actively seek candidates who share our passion for technology and bring fresh perspectives to the table. A diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints allows us to develop truly innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our banking community.

Join us in shaping the future of banking technology. At Commerce Bank IT, you'll find a culture of equity, belonging, and endless opportunities to make a lasting impact. Help us drive innovation that raises the bar for our industry.

The main purpose of this job is to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Core Banking Services technology portfolio, ensuring stability, modernization, and alignment with business objectives. Oversee critical banking platforms-including customer, deposit, lending, and payment systems-and partner with business leaders and vendor teams to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions. Drive software development strategies and foster a high‑performing, adaptable team culture.

• Define and execute technology strategies for core banking systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain ongoing collaboration with the IT Senior Leadership Team to foster strong partnerships, promote open communication, and ensure strategic alignment across all IT initiatives. This includes actively participating in leadership meetings, providing input on key decisions, facilitating cross‑functional coordination, and monitoring progress to confirm that teamwork and shared objectives are consistently achieved throughout the IT organization.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate teams responsible for planning, designing, developing, testing, and deploying core banking applications and integrations.
• Establish functional requirements, quality, and performance standards; ensure compliance with PCI, security, and regulatory standards.
• Develop short and long‑term initiatives that align with the company strategy and provide guidance, coaching and development opportunities appropriate to each direct report's individual needs.
• Lead, mentor and motivate team members to implement the department strategy and be responsible for upholding the company culture and driving it within the organization.
• Communicate decisions, priorities and relevant information to appropriate levels of staff effectively.
• Oversee budget management, planning and expenditure.
• Serve as escalation point for project issues and risks; monitor health of production systems and drive risk mitigation plans.
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