Vice President of Information Technology

Our Company At Raiz FCU, we share a passion for knowledge and the pursuit of growth. Grounded in our El Paso heritage as previously Teachers Federal Credit Union, since 1936 we are growing to help our community move into the future. We are inspired people, invested in you. At Raiz, we guide our members to focus on what could be and help them get there.

This new path inspires us to look ahead and lead the way with passion.

Job Overview This role reports to the Executive Vice President of Administration. The VP of IT is responsible for organizing, planning, directing, and controlling all the Credit Union's electronic and information technology functions, including systems and programming, computer operations, phone operations, infrastructure, information security, data analytics, business process solutions and related vendor relationships. This role aligns technology investments with business objectives to ensure operational scalability, risk mitigation, and fiscal responsibility.

The individual in this role will drive the organization’s data maturity journey, optimize business process solutions through modern automation, ensure peak core system performance, and maintain fiscal responsibility. Responsible for overall hardware, software, and equipment purchases and maintenance. Responsible for innovations and the development and implementation of the Credit Union's IT strategic plan. Responsible for disaster recovery planning, incidence response and mitigation strategies.

Responsible for the information security of all members and confidential information maintained by the Credit Union, functions as the organization’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with the primary goal to protect credit union data, technology assets, and infrastructure from internal and external threats. The person in this role will be an empowering mentor who will be:

A trusted expert

A natural communicator

A champion for our members and the community

Position Details:

Onsite
12020 Rojas El Paso, Tx 79936

Salaried (Exempt)
Salary Range:

Pay commensurate with experience

Skills and Experience Master’s degree in information technology or related field or Bachelor’s degree and certifications. Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of ten year of experience in information technology and operations.

Eight years of managerial experience is required. Director or VP level experience preferred.

Experience leading a multi-disciplined information technology team.

Deep knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance

Strong understanding of network architecture, firewalls, and cloud environments

Understanding of large organization operations and information technology needs.

Experience managing enterprise systems.

Familiarity with data storage technologies and business intelligence tool deployment

Expert ability to assess issues regarding information systems and create manageable solutions.

Thorough understanding of critical organizational Information Technology policies and procedures.

Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly master existing technology used in the organization.

Advanced analytical knowledge in decision analysis and budget administration

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong managerial and leadership skills.

Creative and self-motivated.

Role Description and Essential Duties:

Strategic Planning. Partner with Vice Presidents and Board of Directors with long and short run Information Technology planning. Develops a total strategy and direction for the Credit Union's electronic processing functions. Executes established goals and ensures that corporate-wide goals are complemented and supported. Updates the executive team on technological trends and recommends new technologies to improve the efficiency, processes, and operations of the credit union.

Analyzes the requirements of other departments and implement technology controls. Develops and implements operational plans, policies, and goals that further strategic objectives. Prepare, implement, and execute Information Technology budget.

Performance:
Ensures the implementation of cost-effective and efficient…