What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Director - Account Opening and Maintenance position at Edward Jones?
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The Technology Director – Account Opening and Maintenance will be leading the Account Opening and Maintenance technology portfolio.
Responsible for overseeing the future information technology of the firm which includes planning, strategy development and tactical decision-making for the firm; work in partnership with product and business stakeholders to execute objectives; participate in creating and communicating the big picture (including priorities); ensure prudent use of the firm’s financial resources; participate in resource allocation for best interests of Edward Jones; develop and implement a personnel structure that supports successful achievement of objectives in their specific area of responsibilities; implement a robust people process to find, train, support, retain and advance a winning team; develop a successful plan for their role and the leaders they are responsible for; challenge and contribute knowledge, time and expertise to find answers.
Bachelor's degree required, degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or Mathematics preferred or related work experience
Minimum of 10 years' experience directly related to information technology preferably in a financial services industry. Three of those years should include hands-on experience in the functional areas of responsibility
Five years' experience should include responsibility for day-to-day support teams, two or more teams of people or projects concurrently
Experience should include supporting existing software or hardware environments, project leadership, designing technical solutions, large implementations to production environments, multi-national systems, process design, team building, mid and long-range planning, resource allocation/leveling and people administration (feedback, recruiting, hiring, termination, development plans)
Experience in the financial services industry preferred
Leadership, strategy and communication skills required
Well-versed in establishing, monitoring and executing plans and metrics
Global focus with knowledge in technology directions, laws, cultural differences and managing global organizations as a plus
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