Vice President of Information Technology
- Altoona, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve bank goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.
- Plan, coordinate, direct and design IT-related activities of the organization and provide direction and support for daily operational activities of the IT Department.
- Identify, recommend, develop, implement and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.
- Develop and execute enforceable Information Security strategies, objectives, polices and supporting processes. Collaborate with various departments to mitigate bank-wide Information Security Risk while ensuring operational efficiency.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements set forth by Federal, State or industry regulatory agencies and ensure the bank's adherence to all IT-related regulatory requirements.
- Annual Bonus Program
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) Allotment
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Employee Wellness Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
- Flexible Spending Plans/Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Career Development and Learning opportunities
- Advanced knowledge of network, telecommunications and commonly-used business systems and software (i.e., Microsoft)
- Ability to lead IT transformational initiatives in a complex and dynamic environment, utilizing project management techniques.
- Ability to interpret and/or discuss information with others that involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; ability to regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving complex issues.
- Forward-thinking mentality; open and receptive to innovative ideas.
- Ability to work successfully across departments and divisions, fostering collaborative cross-functional relationships.
- Effective communication skills; ability to speak concisely and adapt messages to a range of audiences (executive team, department heads, external service providers, direct reports, etc.)
- Ability to effectively lead teams by motivating, collaborating, and making sounds judgments while navigating challenges and managing diverse perspectives.
- Valid U.S. Driver's License.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Bank's overall Technology Plan, evaluate performance, and take corrective actions as required by regulatory and management requirements.
- Implement strategies to achieve goals assigned to the department as established in the Bank's strategic plan; develop the annual budget for the department and provide regular input to the CFO of budget status.
- Maintain a plan of disaster recovery for the IT Department in conjunction with the overall Bank's recovery plan and participate in regular testing of the plan with Bank's business units and necessary vendors.
- Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the Bank.
- Provide reporting information to departments throughout the Bank.
- Serve as chair of the Bank's IT Steering Committee.
- Remain informed on new developments and ideas to ensure developing technologies and systems are appropriately introduced to achieve maximum service, quality, and efficiency.
- Direct the upgrade and maintenance of all computer hardware, software, systems tools, and peripherals such as printers, scanners, and other external devices.
- Develop benchmarks to analyze and recommend improvements for growth of IT infrastructure and IT systems.
- Develop and implement IT policies and procedures in Documented form.
- Consult with vendors to define equipment needs; recommend consultants, management specialists, or technical personnel.
- Monitor the use and operation of the network services. Provide plans for the required network expansion, testing, and reconfigurations as needed.
- Coordinate with System Administrators to ensure that releases and updates are installed consistently and in a timely manner. Maintain a current knowledge of all third-party vendor applications.
- Develop, direct and implement an ongoing, proactive risk assessment program for all new and existing systems and remain familiar with the Bank's business processes ensuring effective controls can be implemented for those areas presenting the greatest security risk.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to address any issues pertinent to the Bank's overall Information Security (security protocols, patching, IT standards, etc.) program.
- Communicate risks and recommendations to management and committees to facilitate effective decision-making regarding the ongoing security of the Bank's IT systems.
- Regularly engage with department heads to understand new initiatives, evaluating the inherent information security risk of these activities, and developing strategies to effectively mitigate these risks while ensuring operational efficiency.
- Remain current in knowledge and understanding of current Information Security trends through self-directed learning, professional development activities, training, and professional networking.
- Collaborate with various departments to mitigate bank-wide Information Security risk while ensuring operational efficiency.
- Assume a leadership role for managing and leading the Bank in the required levels of security for the Information Technology area. Applicable to customer privacy, network security, cloud applications, and equipment physical security. Ensuring reports, logs, and other means of tracking and documenting are employed in the security process.