Executive Engineering Lead - Core Systems Platform

Executive Engineering Lead - Core Systems Platform

Salary / Rate Minimum: $220,000

Salary / Rate Maximum: $300,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available

• Collaborate with Executive Product Management to align engineering efforts with Core System Platform vision and business goals. Defines Platform and team level Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) that align to the US Consumer Bank Game Plan strategy.
• Lead the strategic modernization of Core System Platform technologies (including any migrations) and aligned to peripheral strategic platform modernization efforts in support of the US growth agenda
• Solicit feedback from key stakeholders and influence the design of future platform iterations
• Lead the Global Cards processing platform strategy and work with global functions to ensure alignment and support
• Oversee the design and implementation of engineering solutions, accountable for platform solution architecture, dependency management and engineering execution excellence
• Define and execute on the strategy by engaging strategic vendors and partners (Technical Account Managers, Professional services consultants and consulting/managed services partners)
• Identify operational risk and control areas, conduct risk review to determine root causes, identify issues and monitor remedial actions that mitigate risk
• Develop and manage strong relationships and partnerships with internal and external departments to build, drive and formalize strategic projects
• Proactively anticipate customer needs, investigate underlying issues and create short and long-term solutions

• Experience in financial services, Fin Tech or relevant experience in software development and technology
• Working with consumer banking/cards core processing technologies
• Agile Mindset, Enterprise Agile Delivery and Development experience
• Experience in product development and platform modernization, in a customer-driven role
• Ability to develop a forward-looking engineering vision and roadmap aligned to strategic business outcomes
• Experience with building and managing globally dispersed, cross-functional teams to drive change and facilitate decision making in a complex operating environment
• Experience in influencing a wide network of colleagues across functions and teams

To lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions, driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives.

• Lead engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve project goals and meet organizational objectives.
• Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management and task prioritization to ensure the successful delivery of solutions within scope, time, and budget.
• Mentor and support team members' professional growth, conduct performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluation and enhancement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and optimize team productivity.
• Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure a cohesive approach to product development.
• Enforcement of technology standards, facilitate peer reviews, and implement robust testing practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

• To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide.
• They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the…