Digital Experience Manager

University of Hawaii FCU•Honolulu, HI

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Experience Manager leads UHFCU’s Digital Experience department and serves as its subject matter expert for enhancing the digital member experience. This hands-on role develops and executes a digital strategy aligned with the credit union’s strategic plan, strengthens member relationships, supports product adoption, and oversees the member journey across digital discovery, applications, account opening, loan applications, onboarding, engagement, and ongoing digital service. Areas include online and mobile banking, mobile deposits, digital payments, and authentication. The Manager combines strategic leadership, operational expertise, and risk management. The role leads and supports the DEX team, establishes performance standards, manages the annual budget, oversees digital vendors, uses data and member insights to improve digital services, and mitigates fraud while balancing ease of use. The Manager is accountable for ensuring digital channels are user-friendly, reliable, secure, compliant, and responsive to member needs. The position maintains a regular on-site presence in an air-conditioned, smoke-free office. Business hours are Monday through Saturday and may change. Additional hours, weekends, and holidays may be required as business needs dictate; occasional evening or weekend work may support system implementations, maintenance, outages, or other digital banking needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Five or more years of experience in financial services, digital banking, online banking, branch operations, or a related field, including supervisory or management experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and applicable digital analytics and reporting tools.
Thorough knowledge of online and mobile banking systems and digital financial services.
Knowledge of credit union or financial institution operations.
Knowledge of applicable federal regulations and requirements related to digital banking, electronic transactions, consumer protection, privacy, BSA/AML, and information security.
Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Strong strategic thinking and business judgment.
Excellent analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
Ability to troubleshoot complex digital and operational issues.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to understand the broader strategic picture.
Demonstrated commitment to exceptional member service and continuous improvement.
Must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately and quickly.
Average visual acuity necessary to read, prepare, and inspect documents or products; ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive information.
Able to perform sedentary work, sitting most of the time, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Able to apply common-sense understanding to detailed instructions and problems involving variables.
Able to perform basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using a calculator.
Able to write complex sentences using normal word order and present and past tenses, with a command of English vocabulary.
Must be able to work additional hours, weekends, and holidays as needed; scheduled attendance requirements may change due to business needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience managing digital banking platforms, vendors, projects, budgets, and/or technology implementations.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations and strategic planning for the Digital Experience department, aligning its work with UHFCU’s goals and member experience priorities.
Create and implement an annual Digital Experience strategy and roadmap, prioritizing initiatives and technology enhancements to achieve measurable outcomes.
Manage the annual DEX budget, forecast and track expenses, and justify budget changes as needed.
Provide bi-weekly updates and monthly reports to the Senior Vice President on DEX performance, budgets, member experience, and strategic projects.
Serve as the digital banking expert and guide leadership and staff on digital products and processes.
Oversee online and mobile banking services and support smooth operations and member satisfaction.
Monitor fraud mitigation effectiveness and identify improvements.
Identify and resolve technical issues affecting digital banking services in collaboration with internal teams and vendors.
Set and uphold standards for digital service quality, ease of use, and member satisfaction.
Evaluate and improve the member journey to simplify processes and increase engagement with digital offerings.
Develop strategies to increase adoption of digital products and services, including online banking and digital payments.
Manage, train, and support DEX staff; foster a positive, supportive, and empathetic environment and maintain strong service and performance standards.
Oversee departmental staffing efficiency, training, and workflow.
Implement digital banking operations policies and procedures and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Monitor KPIs related to account and loan activity, digital adoption, and service levels; prepare and present management reports based on performance data.
Manage relationships with digital banking vendors, oversee their performance, and address issues.
Participate in vendor selection, contract discussions, and system upgrades, ensuring effective implementation.
Lead digital banking projects from planning through execution, coordinating communication and staff training.
Collaborate with internal departments to align digital initiatives with organizational goals.
Communicate digital banking changes and issues to staff and leadership promptly.
Ensure efficient processing of online deposit and loan applications and resolve member concerns swiftly.
Identify ways to use digital channels to enhance member relationships and promote UHFCU products.
Stay current on digital banking trends and best practices in financial services.
Represent UHFCU at industry events, vendor meetings, and relevant forums.
Maintain organized documentation for projects, procedures, vendor relationships, budgets, and department activities; proactively identify and address audit, compliance, operational, and member experience concerns.
Maintain accountability for the performance, reliability, and member experience of UHFCU’s digital channels, and assist with transactional and member service needs as required.
Perform other work as needed.

Benefits

On-demand pay with early access to earned wages through the company’s financial wellness provider.
Competitive pay.
Medical insurance, including drug and vision coverage; the company pays 100% of employee self-coverage and provides a subsidy toward family coverage.
Dental insurance; the company pays 100% of employee self-coverage, with low-cost family coverage available at the employee’s expense.
Medical and dental plan premium waiver option.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match and non-elective contribution.
Eligible to earn 35 or more paid days off per year.
Vacation cash-out program.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid employee group basic life insurance with AD&D.
Company-paid employee long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary accident recovery, critical illness and cancer, and hospital insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee loan discount.
Company subsidy of 50% for an adult monthly bus pass.
Cash reward employee referral program.
Workiversary cash reward and gifts.
Internal and external professional development opportunities.