Manager IT - Database and Application Support

Overview

This position manages technical resources and teams within Information Technology (IT) with the ability to manage other managers. Partners with peers and senior leadership to identify and align IT strategies with company's goals. Oversees the design, implementation, and support of systems and application. Oversees projects to produce effective results. Manages budget, including forecasting. Ensures short -term results lead to long-term objectives.

This role is remote eligible.

Responsibilities

• IT Strategy - collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to understand business needs. Partners with senior management to develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the company's business goal's and objectives.
• Project and Product Management Oversight - Identifies future needs and trends. Provides direction and oversight to IT projects and products. Assigns project tasks, drives project schedules, product releases, and conveys results or updates to the appropriate parties.
• Managerial Functions - Establishes and monitors expectations to achieve company and department goals. Makes appropriate changes to IT policies, standards, procedures, and efficiencies in order to meet objectives. Manages the performance, training, and evaluation of assigned staff. Maximizes department achievements by providing professional development. Ensures bank needs are met through prioritization and resource allocation.
• Technical Expertise - Serves as a technical expert and strategic leader to senior management, associates, and business units. Ensures that team activities comply with all appropriate configuration, change controls, and security standards. Participates in business meetings and special projects to provide insight on end-user needs. Keeps abreast of industry trends. Identifies and holds accountable vendors in support of system updates and maintenance.

The base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is generally $121,000 to $191,200 per year. This position is eligible for variable compensation, which may be in the form of incentive, bonus, or commission pay. First Citizens offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits program which you can review here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Applications development, analysis or engineering OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Applications development, analysis or engineering

Skill(s): Previous leadership for technical implementation, Knowledge of Standard Development Life Cycles (like Waterfall or Agile), Knowledge of system and data design

Preferred Skills

• Experience as a manager or team lead DBA in the Database Administration field.
• Experience having supervised a team of 5+ associates and/or contingent staff workers.
• Experience with managing a globally dispersed team.
• Experience with Qlik Replicate.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI.
• Experience with various database competencies (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Netezza, Postgres).
• Experience with SQL Server ETL / Analytics / Reporting.
• Experience with SCRUM.
• Experience with managing vendor relationships.
• Experience with project management.
• Excellent communication skill (written and oral).
• Ability to work with all levels of IT management and staff.