Overview:     

Join our team as a dynamic and visionary leader, spearheading large-scale digital transformation initiatives that seamlessly integrate technology and business dependencies. We’re looking for someone who excels at communicating the big picture while skillfully managing the breakdown and execution of the work. You will guide the activities and strategic direction of the Department, overseeing diverse Engineering and Architecture teams. Your expertise will drive budget management for multiple cost centers across concurrent development streams. Provide both long and short-term strategic direction for the entire Department, multiple applications, and cost centers. Act as the primary liaison to Divisional peers, Engineering and Technology leadership, Management Group, and business partners. Foster the growth and career development of all team members, ensuring our team thrives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Direct and participate in consults with client management in the analysis of short and long-range business requirements of the largest and/or most complex nature and recommend innovations that anticipate future impact of changing business requirements. Build positive client relationships to support the delivery of these activities.Monitor technology direction of the industry and vendor applications specific to areas and businesses supported. Manage supporting research and initiation of change to the status quo, when necessary to ensure implementation of appropriate technologies. Manage vendor/product analyses and recommendations to ensure delivery of the most appropriate end product based on available resources, inclusive of budget. Develop and manage multiple cost center budgets. Provide senior level leadership to multiple application development, support testing efforts, technology infrastructure/project management and/or other technology domains. Manage Technology department(s) and responsible for all financial, compliance, human resources and risk operations with the departments. Develop and maintain contacts within the organization to obtain the requisite support related to systems development activities managed. Maintain relationships with vendors and professional organizations to remain current on industry trends and best practices for supported systems and businesses.Direct systems development activities of assigned teams, including assignment of staff to various projects and ensure their timely completion within budget. Coordinate activities with other managers as required to support efforts of mutual interest.Manage the implementation of technology consistent with Division standards and long-range plans, seeking opportunities to leverage these across other teams as applicable. Ensure activities managed adhere to all Department and Technology standards and procedures, including all documentation requirements to protect Bank interests and serve as a reference source.Manage and ensure the recommendation of systems designs based on business and technology requirements. Manage identification of issues and concerns throughout the process and ensure they are investigated and resolved.Manage monitoring project plans of assigned teams to ensure they remain on track; identify and address significant issues that may result in delays. Remain current on activities outside assigned teams that may impact activities of the teams or systems managed.Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis.  Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.Complete other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

20-50

Education and Experience Required:

A combined minimum of 13 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ engineering and/or architecture experience and 9 years' technology management / program leadership experience including people managementProficiency with pertinent project management, word processing and spreadsheet applicationsCapable of working on multiple projects of a complex natureExperience on large system enhancements, conversions, and production problem resolutionComplete understanding of the system development life cycleExcellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolutionFamiliar with application development software and hardware platformsUnderstanding business(es) supported and its’ terminologyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent analytical skillsExcellent decision-making skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsPrior experience encouraging teamwork and serving as role model when leading and directing othersUnderstanding of technical, business and operational impacts of a project or problemConfidence in leading multiple teams often in different geographic locations and time zonesPrior experience presenting to senior management

Education and Experience Preferred:

Master’s degreeMinimum of 12 years’ technology management or large program leadership experienceExperience delivering full-stack (Angular, Java SpringBoot, API integration, Batch data creation) digital initiativesExperience Architecture (Enterprise, Business & Solution) and their intersection in the planning and execution phases of initiativesExperience in establishing advanced post-implementation operational teams that deliver resiliency and low mean time to respondExperience in planning, visualizing and communicating critical implementation milestonesSubject Matter Expert understanding of applications supported with an advanced knowledge of interfacing/integrated applicationsUnderstanding of multiple business area’s functionsProven mentoring and leadership capabilities from a project management perspectiveExperience with skills, application(s) and functions of the technology areaGood understanding of the Bank’s application frameworkAware of the Bank’s business plan and strategic objectives with ability to shape directionMastered knowledge and focus of the entire system and support projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU)Self-motivated and able to motivate others

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $154,629.62 - $257,716.03 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America