Vice President Information Technology presso Arbor Financial Credit Union

Description

Vice President Information Technology Benefit Highlights 

• Hybrid work schedule
• Generous incentive plan based on strategic goals
• Paid vacation, personal, sick, holiday, volunteer & birthday time off
• 401(k) with 6% match and 4% profit-sharing contribution
• Top-notch health insurance, dental, and vision
• HSA, Flexible spending plans, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability coverage
• Loan and mortgage discounts + higher rates for savings products

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

About The Role

Join our executive leadership team as Vice President of Information Technology, where you'll shape the strategic direction of technology across the organization, driving innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation. You’ll lead a high-performing team, mentoring and developing employees to align individual growth with organizational success. Your leadership will influence enterprise-wide decisions, impact organizational growth, and elevate member experiences – creating a ripple effect that strengthens the financial wellbeing of the communities we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic leadership to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
• Oversee all IT operations, including infrastructure, core systems, data management, vendor partnerships, and budgets.
• Drive innovation and digital transformation through emerging technologies and member-facing solutions.
• Oversee IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance to ensure operational integrity and risk management.
• Represent IT at executive and board levels, guiding enterprise strategy and planning.
• Provide leadership to the Information Systems, Application Development, Banking and Lending systems (Core  Systems), and Project Management teams (7 direct reports, total staff of 18).

Is This You?

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (or equivalent), Master's Degree preferred
• 10+ years’ related IT experience, including leadership and progressive responsibility/growth during career
• Excellent computer and application skills, professional certification preferred
• Strategic planning experience
• Professionalism in conduct, communication, and appearance
• Ability to be bonded
• Positive, team-player with exceptional organizational, communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

Working Knowledge Strongly Preferred:

• APIs, Middleware, SDKs
• SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, ETL, Relational Data, Data Warehouse, Data Lakes
• Networking, VPN, Cloud Computing, Telephony
• Fiserv DNA, LOS, Accounting Systems
• Security Frameworks, SSO, Zero Trust Architecture,  Identity Management, SIEM Tools, Data Protection
• Visual Studio, .NET, Python, JavaScript, Responsive Design, Azure DevOps
• Artificial Intelligence, CRM
• Project Management Methodologies, Scope, Requirements, Task Scheduling, PM Tools, KPIs

Why Join Arbor?

For over 90 years, Arbor Financial Credit Union has helped members and employees thrive. We’ve built a workplace grounded in our core values: Work Together, Do the Right Thing, Be Creative, and Have Fun. Here, you’ll enjoy meaningful work, growth opportunities, caring teams, and great benefits. Visit our website to discover what makes us exceptional and apply in minutes: www.arborfcu.org/careers.