Job Opportunity: Technology Solutions Lead

Lead a team or teams responsible for technology solutions that meet business needs and satisfy risk and operational requirements of the Tech organization. Identify and resolve complex technical, operational, risk management, and organizational challenges for an LOB or several Sub LOBs. Leverage emerging technologies and automation to improve business efficiencies, enhance speed-to-market of solution delivery, and support business and enterprise transformation and optimization. Has full management responsibilities for teammates: hiring, disciplinary, coaching, terminating, performance reviews.

This is an office-based position in Atlanta, GA.

Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Direct the engineering and deployment of significant delivery projects in accordance with specified technical requirements, schedules and budgets, including Agile methodologies.
• Oversee the planning, design, engineering, testing and deployment of application projects in conjunction with a variety of resources.
• Develop departmental plans, including business, financial, production and/or organizational priorities based on IT and focuses on long-term operations planning and performance, and broader business objectives and priorities.
• Apply an in-depth understanding of systems engineering and administration and a basic understanding of other IT disciplines in guiding and coaching team members.
• Adapt plans to meet service and/or operational challenges. Identifies and resolves technical, operational, risk management, and organizational challenges.
• Maintain appropriate Risk Profile through owning the first line of Risk defense, proactively identifying risks, and implementing the necessary mitigations where warranted.
• May play lead role or technical consultant role in large or complex projects or initiatives.
• Has full management responsibilities for teammates: hiring, disciplinary, coaching, terminating, performance reviews.

In an Agile environment: Act as an Agile champion. Primarily responsible for delivering high quality working software and automating manual/reusable tasks. Leverage engineering practices to deliver business value. Responsible for oversight of software engineering and unit testing, and supporting integration and functional testing. Oversee warranty support and knowledge transfer to production support. Ensure developed code is in accordance with the acceptance criteria established by the Product Owner.

Scope: The differentiating factor between levels of SWE Director is scope, for example size of budget and headcount, and complexity of business line and related technologies.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and equivalent combination of advanced education and experience, which could include any combination of 8 years of experience in IT software engineering, 5 years' relevant business experience, 5 years' experience in project management, and at least 2 years of management experience.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of technology trends, competitive environment, regulatory requirements and trends, and IT strategies employed to continually meet the demands of clients and regulators.
• Ability to translate enterprise level strategic planning information into software and data management needs, create business plans, and turn them into effective business solutions.
• Executive level communications skills, including strong negotiation/facilitation/presentation skills and experience negotiating with vendors for relevant products and services.
• Ability to lead projects of significant complexity and risk exposure, particularly with enterprise-wide implications.
• Ability to exercise judgment in solving technical, operational, and organizational challenges in the context of complex business objectives and priorities.
• Ability to lead and manage the performance of multiple teams against a set of financial and operational objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Large software development team management and teammate coaching.
• Full understanding of Agile methodology and practical hands-on knowledge.
• Experience leading teams in an Agile organization, including new investment work, ongoing operational and system support.
• Banking or financial services experience.
• Bachelor's degree and fifteen years of experience in software development, including five years of management experience.
• Mature executive presentation communications and Product Roadmap development.
• Experience in Vendor Management practices and vendor Business Reviews.
• Knowledge of Check processing technologies, including front end solutions and deposit processes.

Other Job Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Visual / Audio / Speaking: Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
• Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding: Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
• Availability: Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
• Travel: Up to 50%.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.