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Senior IT Manager / VP

Role Overview

The Senior IT Manager / VP partners directly with the CIO to drive IT strategy, governance, and execution across the enterprise. This leader ensures a secure, compliant, and resilient technology environment while acting as a trusted extension of the CIO.

Key Responsibilities

· IT Strategy - Execute enterprise IT strategy and support long-term technology planning.

· Infrastructure Performance - Ensure uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement of core IT services.

· Major Incident Command - Lead critical incident response, communication, RCA, and remediation.

· IT Financial Stewardship - Manage budgets, forecasts, tech investments, and resource allocation.

· Regulatory Compliance - Maintain alignment with NYDFS, FFIEC, cybersecurity standards, and internal policies.

· Risk Management - Partner with Security and Operational Risk to identify and mitigate IT risks.

· Vendor & Audit Oversight - Coordinate with vendors, auditors, and Head Office technology teams.

· Executive Reporting - Deliver clear, concise IT updates and metrics to senior leadership.

Requirements

· Bachelors in CS, IS, or related field (Master’s preferred). MUST HAVE A DEGREE.

· 10-15 years IT experience in banking or regulated financial services.

· 4+ years in IT leadership with ability to act for the CIO.

· Knowledge of banking platforms (Summit, Montran, Swift, Midas, Actimize).

· Strong grounding in infrastructure, IT governance (COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001), and regulatory frameworks.

· Expertise in Windows/VMware, Dell PowerStore, Cohesity, networking, monitoring, and ITSM .

· Exceptional communication skills; able to simplify complex technical topics.

· Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.

· Proven experience in IT budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.

EXTRA INFO TO CLARIFY THIS NEED: FOLLOW THIS

This is a management position / strategy position
To work closely with the CIO, or prior CIO experience accomplish the IT strategy and vision for the firm
Documentation and writing are fundamental and critical skills for the role.
Experience with IT budget
Would be flexible for someone to make the leap and cross over into this role.
The technologies listed are for example.
Must have current financial experience
Being able to present to the fed examiners internal and external auditors preparing reports heavy excel and power point
Speaking with people in the IT department and branch
Understanding technical concepts
IT resume with an IT education
Someone who has some type of Bachelors in CS
Ideally an MBA for the business aspect
Growth potential to take on additional responsibilities

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