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Kitsap Credit Union VP, Information Technology in Bremerton, Washington
About Us: Kitsap Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with more than 300 employees and 16 branches throughout Western Washington. We have a passion for making a positive difference. As a $2 + billion-asset credit union, we are deeply committed to our members' financial wellbeing and the prosperity and quality of life in the communities we serve. We are proud to be led by individuals with the experience and skills to drive our organization towards our goals for strategic growth and operational excellence. Our KCU Cares Foundation program focuses on providing resources and support for those struggling with homelessness or hunger and improving the financial well-being of the people in our communities. And beyond monetary efforts, we have provided thousands of hours in staff volunteerism and in-kind support. At Kitsap Credit Union, our success is built on trust-based relationships and personalized service. We understand our employees are key to our success. They provide the personalized service to our members and contribute to the communities where we live. We are committed to providing a supportive, mission-driven, and inclusive culture where employees can grow their careers. To learn more, visit kitsapcu.org. About the Role: Kitsap Credit Union is searching for a Vice President of Information Technology to be responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, and designing all operational activities of the IT infrastructure, as well as providing direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. This position collaborates directly with leadership across the Credit Union to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. This role will develop and manage infrastructure and application portfolios for each department and attains all IT service level agreements for the user community within the Credit Union. This role will also provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES * Leads IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the Credit Union. * Develops and maintains an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business. Assesses and makes recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT organization. Supervises recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies. * Establishes IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures. * Establishes lines of control for current and proposed information systems. * Directs development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan. * Identifies opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development. Assesses and communicates risks associated with IT investments. Develops business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives. * Coordinates and facilitates consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations. Reviews hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale. * Keeps current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices. Advises, counsels, and educates executives and management on their