Manager of IT Innovation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of five (5) software developers and systems analysts
• Oversee systems architecture, application development, business analysis, and process improvement initiatives
• Partner closely with senior leadership, IT teams, business units, and external vendors
• Manage project delivery, resource allocation, and prioritization across initiatives
• Serve as a key escalation point to ensure successful delivery of projects and sprint commitments
• Drive performance management, hiring, and talent development
• Define and implement enterprise application architecture strategies and standards
• Develop technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives and emerging technology trends
• Research and evaluate new technologies, identifying practical applications and business value
• Lead prototyping and proof-of-concept efforts to validate solutions
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and identify opportunities for improvement
• Oversee system design, development, testing, and deployment of applications
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals
• Guide business process re-engineering, automation, and digital transformation initiatives
• Establish and enforce QA standards across all deliverables
• Lead architecture governance and ensure adherence to development standards
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and data security standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in systems analysis, software development, or IT leadership
• Proven experience leading design, development, and implementation of complex technology solutions
• Experience in application architecture, system design, and integration
• Experience in modern development frameworks and tools (e.g., .NET/C#, Angular, APIs, microservices)
• Experience in SQL databases, data modeling, and performance optimization
• Experience in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools
• Experience in Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate) and enterprise integration
• Experience in Cloud or hybrid environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience in financial services or credit union environments