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It is a transformational time for the PTSB’s Technology function, as we position our strategy behind the bank’s promise to bring the best of our people and technology together to create exceptional customer experiences.
The successful candidate has an outstanding opportunity to join the Bank’s senior leadership team and make significant contribution to the delivery of next generation of customer banking experience across:
As Head of Strategic Technology Architecture, you will be responsible for operating and maturing an integrated approach to Technology Architectural governance at the bank.
You will be responsible for the establishment of common architectural principles, the definition of the policies and the standards to support the implementation of the Bank’s Technology Strategy and Target State Technology Architecture. You will be working within a highly motivated and ambitious community of technology professionals and the wider bank business community.
Key areas of focus will also include building a capability and leading a team who can provide mentorship and support to colleagues across the Bank in the development of optimal technology solutions to strategic business requirements.
You will lead out with respect to how to best leverage or evolve PTSB’s Technology Architecture to achieve strategic business goals in an efficient manner. This will include guidance and sign-offs for solution architectures to the Bank’s most strategic business domain transformation investments.
The Bank currently operates a hybrid working policy.
The Bank has engaged with global executive search firm Brightwater Executive to assist them with a formal executive search.
*** Please note only applications comprising of a covering letter and CV via this email address will be considered.
To view all live jobs with Brightwater Executive and market insights, please visit our website; www.brightwaterexecutive.com
Head of Strategic Tech Architecture
Ref: 78575
- Highly Competive Remuneration Package
- 22 Jan 2025
- Dublin (Central)
- Permanent
Job Title
Head of Strategic Technology Architecture
About the Position
PTSB is seeking applications for a key senior leadership role, the Head of IT Strategy and Architecture. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer and as a member of our bank Senior Leadership team, the Head of IT Strategy and Architecture is central to envisioning and guiding the future technology posture of the Bank, as you help deliver on our ambition to become Ireland’s best personal and small business bank.It is a transformational time for the PTSB’s Technology function, as we position our strategy behind the bank’s promise to bring the best of our people and technology together to create exceptional customer experiences.
The successful candidate has an outstanding opportunity to join the Bank’s senior leadership team and make significant contribution to the delivery of next generation of customer banking experience across:
- Digital Banking Services
- Payments Transformation
- Cloud Enablement
- Research of Emerging Disruptive Technologies
As Head of Strategic Technology Architecture, you will be responsible for operating and maturing an integrated approach to Technology Architectural governance at the bank.
You will be responsible for the establishment of common architectural principles, the definition of the policies and the standards to support the implementation of the Bank’s Technology Strategy and Target State Technology Architecture. You will be working within a highly motivated and ambitious community of technology professionals and the wider bank business community.
Key areas of focus will also include building a capability and leading a team who can provide mentorship and support to colleagues across the Bank in the development of optimal technology solutions to strategic business requirements.
You will lead out with respect to how to best leverage or evolve PTSB’s Technology Architecture to achieve strategic business goals in an efficient manner. This will include guidance and sign-offs for solution architectures to the Bank’s most strategic business domain transformation investments.
Key Responsibilities
- Functional Strategy & Delivery: Drive the definition and governance of our overall Technology Strategy & Architecture, taking account of the pivotal business initiatives, ongoing modernisation of existing technology estate and with reference to relevant market innovations.
- Risk Management & Control: Ensure relevant risks are identified and managed in a proactive manner, and all architectural decisions keep in line with company policies.
- Lead an inspiring Culture: Champion a culture of Customer and Colleague Service Excellence.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work in a collaborative manner, building and managing internal and external relationships to deliver on a challenging set of objectives.
- Leadership: An authentic leader with a growth mindset who can always put the priorities of our customers and colleagues ahead of their own.
- Knowledge, Experience and Track Record: A demonstrable track record of achievement in a similar complex fast-paced role, with significant responsibility at a comparable organization or large-scale regulated customer oriented organisation.
- Qualities: Emotionally intelligent and resilient; self-aware. Highly collaborative and be able to work objectively toward the overarching goals of the Bank, our customers and our colleagues
- Impact and Credibility: The gravitas and presence and convey a sense of credibility and confidence.
Experience/Requirements
- 10+ years managerial experience across multiple IT roles and 5+ years’ experience leading an Technology Architecture function, in a large organisation, preferably financial services.
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. BSc or MBA in a technology related field.
- Solid understanding of Change delivery experience (including agile) and of industry standards like COBIT 5 or TOGAF Principles
- Experience of defining and implementing Strategic Technology Architecture throughout a company, banking / financial services is a distinct advantage.
- Ability to assess competing priority problems, articulate and engage on solutions.
Remuneration Package
Highly Competive Remuneration Package
Contact
The Bank understands the importance of a consistent and relentless focus on championing diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and abilities to work collaboratively to enhance the service we provide to all of our customers and the communities we serve. PTSB supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.The Bank currently operates a hybrid working policy.
The Bank has engaged with global executive search firm Brightwater Executive to assist them with a formal executive search.
- For any queries, please send to Estelle Davis, Brightwater Executive via: [email protected] or call + 353 1 5927 844
- To formally apply, please submit your application comprising of a cover letter (max 300 words) and CV to: Estelle Davis, Brightwater Executive: [email protected] by Monday 3rd February at 5pm
*** Please note only applications comprising of a covering letter and CV via this email address will be considered.
To view all live jobs with Brightwater Executive and market insights, please visit our website; www.brightwaterexecutive.com
