Senior Vice President Of Technology

UVA Community Credit Union has grown and expanded over the years as they strive to better serve the needs of communities in Central, Piedmont, and Valley regions of Virginia.  Founded in 1954, the credit union has grown to $1.5 Billionin assets and has become a strong, humble, collaborative, member-focused, and community-centric financial cooperative with the social purpose of ‘people helping people.’  With a new corporate headquarters in process and the recent charter expansion that now encompasses 25 counties and cities, the credit union remains strategically focused through their core values of Integrity, Service Excellence, Collaboration and Gratitude. They continue to promote the financial wellness of the communities they serve by offering outstanding service, aligned products and services, financial education, and community partnerships.

Preparing for additional growth, the Credit Union is seeking a collaborative technology leader to join their team as the Senior Vice President of Technology. This individual is responsible for leading and overseeing the technology strategy and operations within the financial institution. This role involves managing a team of IT professionals, ensuring the alignment of technology initiatives with business goals, and driving innovation to enhance the institution's competitive edge. Additionally, this position is responsible for Technology Service Desk, Application Management, and Technology Infrastructure. This role is integral to the institution's success, ensuring that technology initiatives are strategically aligned with business goals, operations run smoothly and securely, and the institution is prepared for any disruptions. This role demands a blend of strategic vision, operational expertise, and strong leadership capabilities.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for the industry, be an effective strategist and collaborator with excellent people skills who is devoted to the culture, vision and strategy of the Credit Union. To be a qualified candidate, the SVP Technology must demonstrate a proven track record leading and managing technology in the financial services sector.  They will demonstrate strong leadership, clear communication, and need to inspire and motivate their team, negotiate with vendors, and work cross-functionally. Empathy, adaptability, and timely decision-making are crucial, as is resilience under pressure. The role requires ethical judgment,  and the ability to solve complex problems. Additionally, the SVP should mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, preferably within the financial services industry required.  (1) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred., or (2) equivalent education and work experience.

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