POSITION: VP, Information Technology

DEPARTMENT: Systems

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: SVP IT/Chief Information Officer

AMOUNT OF TRAVEL REQUIRED: Travel as Needed

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Helpdesk Manager, Cybersecurity and Onbase Analysts

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of IT will report directly to the SVP of IT/Chief Information Officer and will be responsible for ensuring the day to day operations of Information Technology is met across the Bank including but not limited to technical support, network infrastructure, cybersecurity and project management.  In this leadership role, you will be managing a team of IT professionals to achieve strategic, availability and cybersecurity objectives.  You will be responsible for further developing the team’s professional and technical expertise.  Additionally, you will be working with the business units bank-wide to understand the strategic roadmap of the Bank and contribute to the development of a supporting IT strategic vision.  You will plan and implement a variety of hardware, software and cyber security solutions to achieve these strategic and operational objectives.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct extensive requirements analysis; research and propose technology solutions; oversee planning and implementation timelines.
• Assess and manage ongoing risks associated with third parties/vendors, technologies, and the evolving cybersecurity landscape; provide periodic metrics and reports of technical and cybersecurity risk indicators.
• Management of resources supporting daily operations and projects.
• Establish and maintain inventory of IT assets using established Change Management policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of service and learning to provide an exceptional Help Desk experience and improve the adoption and effective utilization of technology throughout the bank.
• Perform periodic Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plan & policy updates and testing to ensure resumption of business within stated RTO and RPO objectives.
• Understand, implement and comply with regulatory requirements and guidance (SOX, FFIEC/OCC, GLBA, SEC/FINRA, PCI).  Ensure evidence of compliance exists to support periodic audits and regulatory examinations.
• Lead, manage and develop your teams; evaluate their professional and technical skills and recommend career development and training to support their effectiveness and growth.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability/ Flexibility
• Communication
• Employee Development
• Leadership
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Integrity/Ethics
• Project Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Minimum of 5-7 years managing infrastructure, technology, cybersecurity and technical teams for a medium to large business.
• BA in Business and Information Technology Management required, MBA Preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to provide ongoing leadership and coaching to new as well as senior technologists.
• Approachable and collaborative communication style with team and business partners.
• Cybersecurity risk management, mitigation and response tactics.
• Networking and infrastructure concepts.
• Data classification, management, analytics and report writing.
• Cloud technologies, including Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft/Office 365.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS            

Stand: O (Occasionally)               

Walk: F (Frequently)  

Sit: C (Constantly)   

Handling / Fingering: O (Occasionally)               

Reach Outward: O (Occasionally)               

Reach Above Shoulder: O (Occasionally)               

Climb: N (Not Applicable)          

Crawl: N (Not Applicable)          

Squat or Kneel: N (Not Applicable)          

Bend: N (Not Applicable)          

LIFT/CARRY

10 lbs or less: O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs: O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs: O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs: N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs: N (Not Applicable)

PUSH/PULL

12 lbs or less: O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs: O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs: O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs: N (Not Applicable) 

N (NOT APPLICABLE)          Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (OCCASIONALLY)               Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+ hrs/day)

F (FREQUENTLY)                   Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)

C (CONSTANTLY)                   Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

None.

Westfield Bank has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.   It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.