We are looking for an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to join our team in McAllen, Texas. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership to align technology initiatives with our business objectives while ensuring operational excellence and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in information systems management, IT strategy, and executive leadership within the financial services sector.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy that supports the organization’s business goals and enhances operational efficiency.<br>• Serve as the primary liaison between the bank and external information systems vendors to ensure effective communication and collaboration.<br>• Collaborate with business unit managers and stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging technology to improve processes and drive business growth.<br>• Provide expert technical advice and innovative solutions to senior executives and staff, addressing complex IT challenges.<br>• Ensure all IT projects align with strategic objectives while maintaining up-to-date software packages and licenses.<br>• Oversee disaster recovery planning in partnership with the Risk Management department to ensure timely restoration of IT services during emergencies.<br>• Monitor industry trends and recommend enhancements to maintain a competitive edge in technology.<br>• Manage and mentor IT staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and fostering growth and skill development.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, internal audit controls, and bank policies related to IT operations.<br>• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulatory requirements, ensuring department adherence to all applicable rules and standards.
Qualifications<br>QUALIFICATIONS<br><br>These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.<br><br>• A self-starting team player who possesses a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology, or related field<br>• Minimum of 10 years of technical experience directing data analytics teams (Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Analytics, Data Governance, ALM Teams, Release Management, Support Functions) within a hybrid cloud environment<br>• Minimum of 5 years in banking experience<br>• Background in large scale migrations, hybrid cloud, and application modernization projects<br>• Experience with regulated or complex environments<br>• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and modern delivery frameworks<br>• Proven experience delivering enterprise Azure solutions in an IT and Business-facing capacity<br>• Strong understanding of core Azure services and architecture patterns across Compute, networking, identity, storage, containers, and automation<br>• Knowledgeable with Infrastructure as code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform), DevOps pipelines, and CI/CD practices<br>• Strong understanding of Gen AI principles (Microsoft CoPilot), large language models (LLM) and their applications in analytics<br>• Strong knowledge of security, governance, identity (Entra ID), and compliance considerations for Azure<br>• Microsoft Cloud certifications<br>• F