What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Core Systems position at Centurion Solutions?
POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking an experienced technology leader to oversee our core banking systems and applications portfolio. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in Symitar with strong leadership abilities to drive our technology strategy forward.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Leadership:
- Lead and maintain the credit union's Symitar core system and integrated applications
- Oversee system upgrades, patches, and new implementations
- Ensure high system availability and performance
- Manage system security and compliance requirements
- Drive technology optimization and innovation initiatives
Team Management:
- Lead and develop a team of programmers and support analysts
- Establish clear performance metrics and goals
- Provide mentorship and growth opportunities
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement
Strategic Planning:
- Partner with executive leadership on technology strategy
- Evaluate and recommend new technology solutions
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts
- Lead system integration projects
- Develop and maintain technology roadmap
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10 years of progressive IT experience in financial services
- 5 years of hands-on Symitar experience
- Proven track record managing technical teams
- Strong project management capabilities
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with PowerOn programming
- Credit union technology experience
- Previous director-level experience
- Track record of successful system implementations
- Experience managing vendor relationships
COMPETENCIES:
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Problem-solving orientation
- Change management expertise
- Financial acumen