Assistant Vice President-Programming & Development
About The Position
We’re proud to be recognized as one of USA TODAY’s Top Workplaces and to have earned the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For award eight years running. Founded in 1937, Advancial is one of the nation’s longest‑standing credit unions, committed to creating lasting value for our members through exceptional service, quality products, and innovative financial solutions. At Advancial, we believe work should be meaningful and energizing. We’re a passionate, collaborative team that values creativity, positivity, and the drive to make a real impact. We work hard, we have fun, and we show up every day ready to support each other and the members we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university and minimum seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
- Minimum five years of prior management and leadership experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree desirable.
Responsibilities
- Program requirements development — Collaborate with project owners and stakeholders to gather, define, and meet program requirements, considering buy‑vs‑build options and best‑practice approaches.
- Workflow design — Work with stakeholders to design and sequence workflow processes that align with user expectations.
- Resource and project planning — Align project load with resource availability by performing work breakdowns, estimating tasks and labor hours, and communicating constraints to stakeholders and Management.
- Project guidance and communication — Participate in meetings to provide direction, manage delivery expectations, and maintain transparency regarding departmental resource availability.
- Team development and liaison work — Support programmers’ ongoing development, ensure skills remain current, and serve as a liaison between programmers and organizational stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate work completion.
- System accuracy and issue resolution — Investigate program errors, identify root causes, propose solutions, establish debugging protocols, and perform functional testing with documented results.
- Strategic planning and reporting — Report workload and project status to all organizational levels; set annual budgets and business plans; and establish policies and procedures for programming, development, system lifecycles, technology research, deployments, maintenance, and sunsetting.
- Cultivate a positive, respectful, and collaborative culture -- across the organization--foster strong relationships among staff, departments, branches, and external partners.
- Champion a caring and inclusive environment for both employees and members, aligned with the Credit Union's mission and values.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Life insurance
- 401(k) benefits
- 11 company holidays
- Three weeks of vacation
- Access to vacation homes in Destin, FL, and Breckenridge, CO (free for employee and loved ones, with only taxes to cover)
- Employer contributions to 401(k)
- Affordable pet insurance with employer contributions
- Tuition reimbursement (80% covered after one year)
- Advancial Life Rewards program (reimburses up to $1,000 annually for unexpected expenses)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
