IT Manager - Software Development

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About Working At Commerce

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It is about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and ensuring people and their money are taken care of. Our culture focuses on our people, the communities we serve, and the teams that work with us.

At Commerce Bank, we offer opportunities to grow and learn, build relationships, and become the best version of yourself. 160 years of tradition and a commitment to innovation drive our IT team to power applications, secure networks, and implement cutting‑edge initiatives that propel our business forward.

Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $ – $ (based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies). This position may also be eligible for performance‑based incentive plans that align with meeting goals.

About This Job

This position supports the strategic direction of Integrations/Middleware Services by managing resources and scrum teams to assure the quality of strategic and high‑priority applications. You will monitor the performance of the project team through all phases of the SDLC, implementing enhancements and maintaining our applications while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and industry best practices.

Successful candidates will lead an Agile-enabled software development team, champion delivery of value, and cultivate a culture that provides timely performance feedback and mentorship. The role spans engagement and improvement of the entire service lifecycle, maintaining system stability, driving sustainable automation, and practicing reliable incident response.

• Lead, mentor, and motivate team members to implement departmental strategy and manage workflow with guidance on projects and issues, providing coaching and development opportunities.
• Develop deep expertise in applications and provide training and mentorship.
• Perform all necessary management functions: hiring, evaluations, annual increase allocations, and disciplinary action as required.
• Communicate decisions, priorities, and relevant information to team members effectively.
• Support budget management, planning, and expenditure.
• Participate in constructing and maintaining the digital roadmap.
• Support the technology needs of multiple business units, ensuring timely and quality estimates, risk mitigation, and on‑schedule delivery of high‑quality solutions.
• Support services through system design consulting, integrating software and frameworks, automation creation, testing, capacity planning, and implementation reviews.
• Build partnerships with business counterparts to provide the best products, services, and support for Bank customers.
• Collaborate with peers across the department to solve problems, identify improvements, and contribute to overall departmental success.
• Articulate system impacts, highlight enhancements that exceed expectations, and increase efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and related database design best practices.
• Ability to manage day‑to‑day activities of scrum teams within an Agile environment.
• Effective vendor management skills and ability to build strong working relationships.
• Desire to continue learning through formal and informal channels.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills with judicious application of discretion to solve problems efficiently.
• Ability to drive results while balancing organizational risk and meeting business goals.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate teams and foster a positive, collaborative environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship‑building skills with effective communication across all levels.
• Ability to build a strong, effective team culture that is action‑oriented, high‑energy, and enthusiastic.
• Adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook aligned with our culture and core values.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and…