Applications Engineering Manager jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

QCR Holdings, Inc.
Job Description

TITLE: VP, Applications Manager

REPORTS TO: Chief Information Officer

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced VP of Application Management to join our technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the implementation, integration and support of core banking, lending, online banking, payments, and client onboarding technologies.

The VP, Application Management will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain our banking applications and systems to ensure they are integrated and functioning seamlessly to provide the best possible client experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and experience managing remote teams.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in Core Selection Committee for core system replacement
• Represent Applications perspective on diverse IT Leadership team
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Application teams to drive consistent system configurations and a great user experience in multi-charter environment.
• Hold vendor partners accountable to system performance and resource commitments through professional communication, constructive conflict management and a sense of urgency
• Oversee the implementation, upgrades, integrations, and support of core banking systems and various integrated banking solutions
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify capability gaps, functional enhancements, and solution recommendations.
• Interface with internal clients across multiple business units to understand and address business needs related to banking systems
• Implement strategies for converting and integrating systems, including data migration and software configuration and QA testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain and support business applications and systems.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and functionality of systems as measured by established KPIs
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Promote staff development through cross-training, knowledge transfer, and professional development
• Manage departmental budget and resource allocation effectively

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field

• 5 years of experience in application and integration management, preferably in the banking industry

• Experience with complex organizational structure and integrated systems

• Proven track record of leading successful and engaged teams

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills aligned to QCRH core values

• Knowledge of technology standards and regulatory environments in the banking industry

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiations.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a concise manner to various stakeholders

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

• Growth mindset and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and frameworks while continuously growing self and others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus pay

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person