Vice President, Deposit Technology Delivery

Company: First Republic Bank
Location: San Francisco, CA 94111 (Financial District area)

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Description

At First Republic, we care about our people. Founded in 1985, we offer extraordinary client service in private banking, private business banking and private wealth management. We believe that personal connections are everything and our success is driven by the relationships we form with our colleagues and clients. You’ll always feel empowered and valued here.

Incredible teams doing exceptional work, every day
In Technology, we support First Republic’s employees and clients through the acquisition, integration and management of the Bank’s information technology systems and services. We drive innovation and explore emerging technologies so our people can be productive and focus on what matters most – providing extraordinary service.

As the VP, Deposit Technology Technical Delivery, you will lead the implementation of complex initiatives this organization. You’ll drive execution and own the scope, requirements, technology delivery governance, design, testing, timeline, and budget. You’ll have the opportunity to create and oversee the strategic direction of the technical solutions for our bankers and own and deliver on the entire portfolio of the banker application.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

  • Be the “player-coach” for the team delivering for the bankers application portfolio
  • Be a visible leader in FRB and be a mentor to the Deposit Technology team
  • Define, own and deliver the entire portfolio of the technical initiatives for bankers’ applications, which will range from delivering on large corporate initiatives to “business as usual.”
  • Be the thought partner for all things technology to our business stakeholders, with proven track record of customer-centricity.
  • Determine resource requirements and manage resources, including contract project and/or program resources.
  • Achieve results through others by setting and communicating goals and metrics, monitoring progress, providing ongoing coaching, feedback and reinforcing behaviors that drive high performance.
  • Manage vendor relationship management for project-related vendors; support enterprise vendor management standards and coordinates initial contracts, contract renewals, and addenda to contracts with key project vendors.


Qualifications

You could be a great fit if you have:

  • 15+ years of experience leading business-facing Information Technology project teams that include product managers, scrum masters, solution architects, U/X designers, project managers, engineers and quality assurance resources.
  • A degree in computer science or related technical discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience with software development lifecycle management, with extensive experience in Agile methodology, product management/product development methodology with heavy emphasis in customer experience.
  • Demonstrated track record with measurable success in delivering complex, large-scale and cross-functional technical initiatives.

Capabilities required:

  • Expert at managing by influence to achieve goals through departments and staff not directly in a reporting relationship.
  • Strong business orientation with broad experience with banking processes and technology.
  • Change management. Gains support for change by providing context and responding with sensitivity to concerns; takes initiative to recommend/ develop innovative approaches to getting things done.
  • Negotiation skills. Negotiates skillfully in tough situations with internal and external groups; can be both direct and diplomatic.
  • Peer relationships. Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; is a team player and encourages collaboration.

Job Demands:

  • Must be able to review and analyze data reports and manuals; must be computer proficient.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone and in person.
  • Must be able to travel as position requires.

Own your work and your career – apply now
Are you willing to go the extra mile because you love what you do and how you can contribute as a team? Do you want the freedom to grow and the opportunity to take charge of your own career? If so, then come join us.
We want hard working team players. You’ll have the independence to learn, lead and drive change. A culture of extraordinary service, empowerment and stability – that’s the First Republic way.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, to the extent consistent with applicable federal and/or state law.