VP Solutions Architect
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Business
Change Management
Job Location
US-SD-Sioux Falls
Full Time
Position SummaryWe define fintech partnerships. The Bancorp does more than enable payments innovation. We work side by side with clients, combining deep expertise with a technology-forward approach to deliver creative, practical solutions. We don't settle for what's possible today. We look ahead to what's next, helping clients grow and innovate with confidence.
The VP Solutions Architect role is responsible for shaping and delivering strategic initiatives across the FTS Product Management team, translating business objectives, partner needs, regulatory considerations, and product priorities into structured, executable solutions within The Bancorp's regulated environment. This role combines product management insight, analytical discipline, project leadership, and change management to align stakeholders, clarify requirements, and move complex initiatives from concept through implementation.
Working closely with Product Management, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Technology, Sales, and partner-facing teams, this position establishes direction, strengthens governance, and supports scalable product and program delivery. The VP Solutions Architect drives accountability, documentation, and decision-making practices that enable effective execution, risk awareness, and partner-focused outcomes.
Key Responsibilities- Translates strategic priorities, business needs, and partner objectives into actionable product requirements, internal deliverables, and implementation plans.
- Designs practical, scalable solutions that support product management priorities, strategic initiatives, process improvements, and partner program needs.
- Evaluates initiative scope, business impact, operational dependencies, risk considerations, and implementation complexity to support informed decision-making.
- Partners with Product Management leadership to advance the strategic agenda and align initiatives with organizational priorities.
- Leads and coordinates strategic initiatives across Product Management, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Technology, and other stakeholder groups.
- Develops project plans, timelines, action items, and dependency tracking to support timely delivery of key initiatives.
- Tracks decisions, risks, issues, and deliverables to ensure accountability, transparency, and effective execution across multiple work streams.
- Facilitates meetings, working sessions, and status updates to maintain momentum, resolve obstacles, and drive decisions.
- Builds alignment among cross-functional stakeholders by clarifying objectives, roles, requirements, timelines, and decision points.
- Influences team members and business partners to support strategic priorities, adopt new processes, and execute against shared goals.
- Communicates complex concepts clearly to senior leaders, product teams, operational stakeholders, and partner-facing teams.
- Supports organizational change by identifying adoption needs, coordinating implementation activities, and reinforcing consistent execution practices.
- Guides initiatives through internal governance and approval processes in coordination with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Technology stakeholders.
- Ensures solutions align with approved product structures, internal frameworks, policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
- Identifies risks, control considerations, and operational impacts early in the initiative lifecycle and drives timely escalation or resolution.
- Supports audits, exams, and regulatory inquiries by gathering documentation, coordinating responses, and ensuring timely follow-through.
- Supports new product, product enhancement, and strategic initiative execution from concept through implementation and post-launch optimization.
- Evaluates change requests, documents business and operational impacts, and guides changes through governance and implementation processes.
- Monitors initiative outcomes, stakeholder feedback, and execution effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Recommends enhancements to product management practices, workflows, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
- Develops and maintains product documentation, requirements, governance materials, approval artifacts, and…
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