Associate Director, Solution Architecture (Commercial Lending)
Dorchester, MA

Job Description

Associate Director, Solution Architecture (Commercial Lending)-1901818

Description

The Associate Director, Solutions Architecture utilizes their leadership expertise to recommend operational strategies and plans for the Commercial Lending Solutions Architecture function with direct impact on company and IT results. S/he manages most strategic Solution Architecture of the Commercial Lending blueprint and communicates with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance; influencing business decision made by leadership.

Responsibilities:

* Design and creates the target state blueprint of systems used across the different lines of business, from customer prospecting to disengagement


* Caters to Middle Market, Commercial Real Estate, Government Banking, Multi Family, Dealer Floorplan, Asset Based Lending, Commercial Equipment and Vehicle Finance, Equipment Finance and Leasing businesses


* Applies strong logical thinking skills to design integration patterns that are robust and resilient and future thinking


* Designs efficient migration patterns between legacy and target systems


* Has industry knowledge and can help conduct vendor selection processes, understanding their solutions' architecture and benefits


* Builds and maintains strong ongoing relationships with key business partners and managers within each business segments


* Builds relationships and trust with key business stakeholders to understand business strategy and future needs


* Communicates monthly updates and produces presentations to senior management on matters of strategic importance to the department


* Communicates with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance


* Consults the Enterprise Architecture team on systems design and implementation, helping to grow and develop the current retail business processes and technology implementations


* Consults with project teams to fit projects to Enterprise Architecture


* Consults with senior leadership and IT leaders to develop project scopes and business cases that meet both business and IT strategies and roadmaps


* Directs the research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry, and market trends


* Guides improvements in tools and capabilities to support the Enterprise Architecture strategy and vision


* Improves efficiencies by identifying cost saving projects and opportunities for the corporate business lines


* Influences business decisions made by leadership


* Leads, guides, and mentors best practices, design standards, and implementation strategies for EA team


* Maintains a keen awareness of ever-developing industry methods, techniques, strategies and tools for risk and risk information, reporting recommendations regarding their adoption where applicable


* Manages strategic accounts with key stakeholders to help drive improved business performance


* Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy


* Oversees the implementation and operation of Information Technology solutions


* Recommends and implements agreed process improvements to the Enterprise Architecture function


* Researches any issues to optimize the opportunities for improvement to the EA function


* Trains, mentors, and coaches colleagues and subordinates as needed



Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent discipline or equivalent work experience


* Master's Degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent discipline or equivalent work experience


* 15 years in Information Technology, Enterprise Architecture or a related field


* Ability to adapt and adjust to multiple demands and competing priorities


* Ability to adapt and implement IT systems and programs


* Ability to adjust to new developments/changing circumstances


* Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive issues/projects to closure


* Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with multiple levels of the organizational structure, including senior level management


* Ability to effectively interact with the market, executive management and vendors


* Ability to lead, mentor and guide peers, subordinates and management


* Ability to maintain and report on confidential information in an appropriate manner


* Ability to manage and motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results


* Demonstrated applied knowledge of enterprise application delivery mechanisms and requirements


* Excellent time management, prioritization, communication, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills


* Excellent written and oral communication skills


* Strong presentation skills


* Subject matter expert in all areas of enterprise architecture and business re-engineering principles and processes


* Subject matter expert of Master Data Management and Data Governance best practices


* Subject matter expert of applicable data privacy practices and information security practices


* Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking



At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Job:Architecture

Primary Location:Massachusetts-Dorchester-2 Morrissey Boulevard - 06367 - Columbia Park

Organization:Technology (5900)

Schedule:Full-time

Job Posting:May 22, 2019, 8:11:16 PM

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