Sr Director, IT

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Sr Director Level responsible for the Platform ownership and production support of global SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) teams responsible for Merchant US Billing applications and Biller Solutions Service Delivery and Infrastructure.  Scope includes management of seven teams supporting 15 applications.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manages one or more information systems functions for a specific user group/functional area, e.g., credit/debit card line of business, NYCE network for a site or the entire organization to provide adequate technical support for new product or process developments, production and product problems or to identify possible new areas for technical exploration.
• Leads or sponsors technology projects, researches and applies best practices to processes and procedures as appropriate and evaluates how new technologies, products and techniques can meet future technology needs.
• Consults with management to analyze information technology needs and determine scope, objectives, and priorities of technical projects, technical systems capacity, budgeting requirements and IT acquisitions.
• Drives translation of product strategy and business owner expectations into long-range systems projects/plans with priority recommendations.
• Makes development recommendations to business owners based on experience with client expectations and issues. Notifies business owners of potential technical or operational constraints including performance implications.
• Develops financial estimates for operating and/or capital expenses expected from meeting team deliverable including financial forecasting, purchasing decisions and staffing related costs for new or existing products or company initiatives.
• Assigns and monitors work of project team providing technical and analytical support and direction. Interfaces with external clients or field-based employees on technical matters as needed. May manage small projects or sub-projects.
• Develops, implements and monitors information technology standards, practices, procedures and controls to maximize efficiency and support platform compatibility and ensure data integrity, security and legal and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates delivery of services to user groups and ensures IT service is uninterrupted.
• Directs and provides day-to-day expertise, coaching and leadership to management/supervisory team and staff for areas including information systems design and development, systems planning, programming, operations, architecture, data processing, data security, networks, systems support and/or analysis. Provides leadership for area of responsibility including planning, coaching, recruiting, selection, performance development and mentoring.
• Researches and evaluates new technologies, products and techniques that could meet future technology needs.
• Participates in disaster recovery/business continuity activities as needed.
• May negotiate and/or contract with consultants, technical personnel and vendors for services and products.
• May define and/or negotiate service level agreements for technology operations.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• In-depth knowledge of principles, theories, practices and techniques for making activities related to planning, managing and implementing software projects and programs
• Broad subject matter knowledge of user group for practical application of system characteristics
• Broad knowledge of architecture of enterprise level information technology hardware, e.g., WAN, LAN and computer systems and peripherals and software platforms
• Broad knowledge of practices, guidelines and procedures for planning, implementing and monitoring enterprise level information technology hardware and operating system infrastructures
• Broad knowledge of information technology functions including information systems design and development, systems planning, programming, operations, architecture, data processing, data security, networks, systems support and analysis
• Broad knowledge of basic IT technologies, i.e., operating systems, network devices, software development and architecture
• Broad knowledge of emerging technology issues and trends
• Knowledge of FIS products and services
• Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
• Willingly shares relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, team-building and conflict and time management skills
• Is resourceful and proactive in gathering information and sharing ideas
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated sound business judgment, understanding of business purpose of each project and decision making within that context
• Proven project management skills of multiple large and/or complex projects, i.e., projects involving many activities and deliverables or that have a major impact risk/value to the organization
• Skill in the design, implementation, maintenance and day-to-day operation of information technology infrastructure components, e.g., LAN, WAN, computer systems and peripherals
• Demonstrated customer-focused leadership ability
• Demonstrated ability to effectively complete budget preparation, cost management
• Ability to proactively address difficult issues and effectively handle demanding or upset clients
• Ability to effectively allocate resources to available finances and workforce to meet the plan
• Ability to drive a flexible staffing model capable of reacting quickly to fluctuations in demand
• Ability to champion cross-functional process improvement efforts and leverage innovations across projects

FIS JOB LEVEL DESCRIPTION
The most senior level of management. Directs and controls the activities of one or more broad functional areas, divisions or product groups, through Director level and Senior Managers. High level strategic and financial responsibility.

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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