What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP - IT Applications and Systems position at Summit Credit Union?
Description
Summit Credit Union is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans, Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities.
What You'll Do
- Inspire and empower a high-performing team through mentorship, recognition, and a culture of continuous growth.
- Drive transformation by aligning enterprise applications with evolving business needs-ensuring agility, security, and long-term scalability.
- Champion collaboration across departments to deliver seamless, member-first solutions that improve operational efficiency.
- Maximize value from technology vendors and software partners through strategic relationship management and cost optimization.
- Safeguard systems with rigorous cybersecurity, compliance, and change management practices.
- Bridge the gap between technology and business by communicating complex ideas with clarity and purpose.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 10 years of progressive IT leadership, including 5 years managing enterprise applications and cross-functional teams.
- Proven success leading large-scale IT operations and transformation-especially in regulated environments like financial services.
- Deep knowledge of IT governance, cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO), cloud architecture, and business continuity.
- Experience with core banking systems, digital platforms, and fintech integrations is a strong plus.
- Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or vendor-specific credentials are highly valued.
- Expertise in application lifecycle management, software development methodologies, and integration technologies (API, middleware).
- Strategic planning, project management, and budget oversight.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (NCUA, FFIEC) and enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, Azure, AWS).
If you're passionate about building secure, scalable systems that make a real difference-and you thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment-we want to meet you.
Apply now and help us shape the future of technology at Summit.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Summit Credit Union is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans, Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities.
