UMB Information Technology organization is comprised of IT leaders, project managers, architects, software engineers, and analysts coming from diverse background and experiences.  We share a strong commitment to ensure our enterprise-level systems are performing at peak capacity and we believe in fully supporting each other to achieve this goal.  Trust and open communication are the cornerstones of how we roll, and we have plenty of fun while doing it!  Self-education, peer consultation, mentor guidance, and formal training/seminars are some of the methods that we share information and knowledge.

As the Sr. IT Manager, you will be responsible for the oversight and administration of Alternative Development Center (ADC) and Quality Assurance (QA) teams.  This role includes the management of the full project lifecycle of a large portfolio, with a focus on aligning programs, projects and operations to strategic objectives, and measure, rank and prioritize those programs and projects within the portfolio.  This includes leading project level reviews, optimizing and maintaining project standards, proactively identifying improvement, analytical reporting and management of staff.  This individual will also need to interact with all levels within the organization to identify potential projects that best align with the strategic priorities of the firm.  This is a subset of the overall responsibilities which involves other initiatives as assigned by IT leadership.

This role is hybrid (Tue through Thu on-site) at the UMB Tech Center located in downtown Kansas City, MO.

How you’ll spend your time:

• Develop the execution strategy and on-going management of the partner relationship with ADC/QA teams.
• Establish operational oversight through the development of IT metrics for Executive scorecards and Board reporting.
• Develop monthly or appropriate frequency business reviews with strategic solution partners to ensure SLA’s, budget, and scope are achieved successfully.
• Communicate progress status, concerns, escalations to IT Governance and overall IT leadership.
• Drive collaborative assessment of resource needs per project intake and approvals with UMB and ADC/QA teams.
• Resource capacity management and appropriate allocation of the alternate development and quality assurance team resources per project needs.
• Evolve engagement methodology and overall management oversight to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of the alternate development and quality assurance teams.

We’re excited to talk with you if you have:

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 10 years of experience in information technology, quality assurance, test automation and test plan management, including at least 3 years in managing teams of QA engineers in a blended environment model.
• You have knowledge and experience in managing project across methodologies.
• You have demonstrated competency in developing and managing complex project plans, timelines, budgets and critical paths.
• You have demonstrated thorough knowledge and related work experience of the project management process and lifecycle including Waterfall and Agile methodology.
• You have experience in creating and delivering executive level presentations.
• You have proven consultative, conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation skills to gain consensus and ensure delivery of initiatives.
• You have a thorough understanding of information technology and its application to business issues, the use of information technology in a strategic context to an end and is conversant with current technology and trends.  Particular areas of interest for the open position are in Core Banking (Deposits, Lending Systems) and Data Analytics and Operations. 

Bonus Points if:

• You have a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• You have experience within the banking or financial services industry.

Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States.  Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation Range:

Minimum: $99,750.00 - Maximum: $257,250.00

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s standard for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. In addition, this range does not encompass the full earning potential for this role. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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