Director, Information Technology

Alpine Bank•Denver, CO

8h•$164,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly strategic and operationally focused Director, who will serve as a trusted advisor and force multiplier for the Information Technology organization. This role is intended for a senior leader capable of operating across technology, operations, governance, organizational planning, regulatory coordination, and executive communication within a highly regulated financial environment. Actual pay and Officer level will be commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Ability to translate the bank vision, mission, and values to empower and motivate.
Effortlessly works in a fast-paced environment with proven professional growth.
Provides and receives mentoring in a mature and open manner.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to share expertise with others in a clear and concise manner.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates effective interaction with colleagues, management, and leadership.
Demonstrates and teaches adaptability and change management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional networking and relationship building skills.
Able to manage large span, including multiple teams or branches.
Ability to analyze income statements, balance sheets, and budgets for multiple teams or locations.
Extensive experience operating within complex technology or operational environments, preferably in regulated industries.
Strong understanding of enterprise technology organizations including infrastructure, cybersecurity, development, operations, cloud, and governance functions.
Strong background in governance, audit coordination, compliance, risk management, or operational maturity initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business or related field required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver’s License required.
10+ years working in Information Technology, with 5+ years being in a supervisory role.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year to year basis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Industry certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, or other related fields preferred.
Previous commercial banking, retail, or hospitality experience preferred.
Relevant experience in specialty, with proven track record of driving successful strategies.

Responsibilities

Operates with a high degree of autonomy, manage complex organizational priorities, and provide leadership across both strategic planning and day-to-day operational execution.
Connects executive leadership, technology teams, operational stakeholders, audit and compliance functions, and external partners.
Serves as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) on organizational priorities, technology strategy, governance, and execution planning.
Coordinates and drives execution of enterprise technology initiatives across infrastructure, cybersecurity, development, operations, data, and business-facing technology teams.
Facilitates cross-functional coordination between technology, operations, business units, vendors, and executive leadership teams.
Leads preparation and coordination of executive presentations, board materials, steering committees, regulatory responses, and leadership communications.
Partners with audit, risk management, compliance, legal, and security teams to support regulatory examinations, governance activities, and operational maturity initiatives.
Improves organizational visibility and accountability through development of KPIs, reporting frameworks, operational dashboards, and executive status tracking.
Helps establish and matures governance processes supporting prioritization, project execution, operational consistency, and strategic alignment.
Drives follow-through and accountability across leadership teams to ensure strategic initiatives remain aligned with enterprise objectives.
Assists the CIO in organizational planning, talent development, leadership coordination, and succession planning initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.