IT Area Leader at Santander

Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Santander Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in IT, including at least 5 years in a managerial position with line responsibility for employees
  • Ability to effectively collaborate in an agile organization with a matrix structure
  • Leadership skills in an agile environment focused on software development
  • Practical knowledge in managing organizations, projects, and the software production process
  • Ability to inspire and motivate others to take action
  • Knowledge of best practices in software development, quality assurance, and product maintenance
  • Ability to ensure good communication and collaboration among people with different competencies
  • Commitment to maintaining high technological standards and fast time to market
  • Practical experience in analysis or programming
  • Advanced level of English

Responsibilities

  • Developing the IT strategy for the managed area, implementing it, and ensuring alignment with the area's strategy
  • Working with software development teams
  • Responsibility for the software production process, its adaptation, implementation of changes and innovations, and alignment with its participants
  • Participating in project implementation, including as a coordinator
  • Ensuring timely implementation of deployments within specified timeframes and with high quality
  • Responsibility for maintaining IT systems in the managed area; ensuring the highest quality of IT operations to continuously improve the level of IT services provided
  • Planning and executing the area's budget
  • Participating in recruitment and team building
  • Inspiring and setting the direction for employee development in the managed area
  • Caring for the development of IT competencies in individual teams
  • Promoting synergy, knowledge exchange, and best practices among individual employees and teams

Skills

Agile Leadership
Project Management
Software Development
Quality Assurance
Team Management
Strategic IT Planning
Software Engineering Practices

Santander

Provides banking, investment, and insurance services

About Santander

Santander Bank provides a variety of financial services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations in the United States. Its offerings include savings and checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment products. The bank also has specialized services through Santander Investment Services and insurance products via Santander Securities LLC. Santander stands out from its competitors by focusing on community growth, committing $13.6 billion to support initiatives like the 'Cultivate Small Business' program, which aids early-stage entrepreneurs, especially from underrepresented groups. The bank generates revenue through interest on loans, service fees, and commissions, while promoting responsible banking practices and financial education. Santander's goal is to empower individuals and businesses, enhance community prosperity, and provide comprehensive financial solutions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1902Year Founded
$75MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
401k
Flexible PTO
Parental & sick leave
Discounts: technology, travel, auto, fitness, & tuition

Risks

ISO 20022 transition may challenge smaller business partners.
'Quishing' attacks pose a growing threat to consumer security.
Openbank faces competition in the U.S. high-yield savings market.

Differentiation

Santander's Openbank offers a 5.00% APY high-yield savings account nationwide.
The bank's Inclusive Communities Plan pledges $13.6 billion for community initiatives.
Santander's ISO 20022 adoption enhances operational efficiency and data management.

Upsides

Openbank's high-yield savings account attracts more U.S. customers.
Santander's renewable energy financing highlights commitment to sustainable investments.
Proactive cybersecurity measures enhance customer trust and protect digital assets.

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