Senior Vice President - It

Skills:

• Familiarity with pertinent regulations and compliance standards.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• Strong history of steering technology transformations and implementing digital initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
• In-depth understanding of real estate investment loans processes and technologies.
• Proven track record (typically 10+ years' experience) of success in IT leadership roles, preferably within the real estate investment loans or financial services sector.
• Previous experience in project management and vendor management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and adept problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in aligning technology initiatives with broader business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and manage strong relationships with external technology vendors, service providers, and partners to ensure the seamless delivery of IT solutions and services.
• Offer insightful guidance on technology trends, opportunities, and challenges within the real estate investment loans industry.
• Vendor and Partner Management:
  • Cultivate and manage strong relationships with external technology vendors, service providers, and partners to ensure the seamless delivery of IT solutions and services.
  • Negotiate contracts, evaluate SLAs, and oversee vendor performance in alignment with the company's financial's needs.
• Monitor expenses, exercise cost controls, and pinpoint opportunities for budget efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to define and execute the IT vision, strategy, and roadmap that strongly support the company's growth and business objectives.
• Delegate responsibilities judiciously, establish clear performance expectations, and conduct regular performance assessments.
• Digital Transformation:
  • Identify and implement innovative digital solutions that optimize our operational efficiency, enrich customer experiences, and refine lending processes.
  • Explore data analytics and business intelligence opportunities to drive smarter decision-making and streamline our lending practices.
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation:
  • Formulate and manage the IT budget, optimizing resource allocation to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
  • Monitor expenses, exercise cost controls, and pinpoint opportunities for budget efficiency.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and nurture a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Delegate responsibilities judiciously, establish clear performance expectations, and conduct regular performance assessments.
• Lead, mentor, and nurture a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Develop and communicate a compelling technology strategy that nurtures innovation and keeps us ahead in a competitive market.
• Strategic Technology Leadership:
  • Collaborate closely with executive leadership to define and execute the IT vision, strategy, and roadmap that strongly support the company's growth and business objectives.
  • Offer insightful guidance on technology trends, opportunities, and challenges within the real estate investment loans industry.
  • Develop and communicate a compelling technology strategy that nurtures innovation and keeps us ahead in a competitive market.
• Formulate and manage the IT budget, optimizing resource allocation to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
• Technology Operations and Infrastructure:
  • Oversee the effective management, enhancement, and maintenance of all IT systems, networks, applications, and infrastructure.
  • Ensure the reliability, security, and availability of our IT assets to maintain uninterrupted business operations.
  • Implement best practices for incident response, IT service management, and disaster recovery.
• Negotiate contracts, evaluate SLAs, and oversee vendor performance in alignment with the company's financial's needs.
• Implement best practices for incident response, IT service management, and disaster recovery.
• Ensure strict adherence to industry regulations, data privacy laws, and information security standards.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and availability of our IT assets to maintain uninterrupted business operations.
• Develop and enforce robust cybersecurity strategies to safeguard sensitive information, customer data, and our company's assets.
• Identify and implement innovative digital solutions that optimize our operational efficiency, enrich customer experiences, and refine lending processes.
• Oversee the effective management, enhancement, and maintenance of all IT systems, networks, applications, and infrastructure.
• Information Security and Compliance:
  • Develop and enforce robust cybersecurity strategies to safeguard sensitive information, customer data, and our company's assets.
  • Ensure strict adherence to industry regulations, data privacy laws, and information security standards.
• Explore data analytics and business intelligence opportunities to drive smarter decision-making and streamline our lending practices.