Head of Lending & Corp Functions Technology

HEAD OF LENDING & CORPORATE FUNCTIONS TECHNOLOGY WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Head of Lending & Corporate Functions Technology will lead the strategic planning, execution, and governance of technology projects within the banking organization

This role is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of complex projects that drive business transformation and enhance the bank's competitive position

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Project Management, deep knowledge of banking technology, and the ability to align project delivery with the organization’s strategic goals

What you will do Strategic Portfolio Management: Develop and manage the technology project portfolio, ensuring alignment with the bank's strategic objectives and priorities

Prioritize projects based on business impact, resource availability, and risk, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across the portfolio

Establish and maintain a governance framework to monitor portfolio performance, manage risks, and ensure projects deliver expected business outcomes

Project / Program Delivery Leadership: Lead the end-to-end delivery of major technology projects & programs, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget

Oversee project managers and delivery teams, providing direction, support, and mentorship to ensure successful project execution

Implement and enforce project management best practices, methodologies, and tools across the organization to improve consistency and quality in project delivery

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Collaborate with senior business leaders to understand their needs, define project objectives, and ensure alignment with strategic goals

Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, ensuring stakeholders are informed of project progress, risks, and issues

Facilitate effective communication between project teams, business units, and senior leadership to ensure project alignment and resolve any conflicts or issues

Financial and Resource Management: Develop and manage the budget for the project delivery and portfolio management function, ensuring cost-effective use of resources

Oversee the allocation and utilization of project resources, including personnel, technology, and financial resources, to maximize efficiency and project outcomes

Monitor project financial performance, including tracking costs, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions as needed

Risk Management and Compliance: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the project portfolio, ensuring that projects are delivered with minimal disruption to business operations

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies throughout the project lifecycle

Implement risk management strategies and contingency plans to address potential project risks and challenges

Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes, tools, and methodologies, increasing efficiency and effectiveness

Promote a culture of innovation within the project management function, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and practices to improve project outcomes

Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project and portfolio management to keep the organization at the forefront of the banking technology landscape

Leadership and Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing project delivery and portfolio management team, providing coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities

Foster a collaborative, results-driven culture within the team, encouraging accountability, creativity, and continuous learning

Must-Have* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent At least 12 years of software development experience At least 10 years of experience: Java, .NET, Python At least 6 years of experience with Databases and Data Modeling/Design (SQL & NoSQL) Skills and Knowledge Preferably 4+ years of experience in JavaScript development frameworks and tooling: Angular, React, VueJS, & Gulp, Grunt, Yarn, etc

Preferably 4+ years of experience in Big Data and Event streaming technologies: Spark, Kafka, etc

Preferably 8+ years of experience managing software development projects through complete release cycles Preferably 4+ years of experience leading software engineering teams Preferably 2+ years of experience in Cloud technologies: Azure (big plus), AWS, OpenStack, etc

Preferably 2+ years of experience with container and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, etc

Preferably 2+ years of experience in build and CICD technologies: GitHub, BitBucket, Azure DevOps, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus or Sonar Preferably 2+ years of Scaled Agile experience Preferably 4+ years of experience in quality assurance technologies: ATDD, Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit, NUnit, SoapUI or Postman Preferably 4+ years of experience in Unix Shell scripting Preferably certified in .Net, Java, Spring or Cloud technologies Exposure of Data management methodologies Experience with serverless architectures and computing Preferably 2+ UI/UX development & design systems: CSS, Web Components, Less, Sass Compensation Starting base salary: $141,830 - $263,408 per year

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions

*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

Benefits and Perks At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues

Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks

ABOUT CITY NATIONAL City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024

Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C

and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets

City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves

*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank

For more information about City National, visit cnb.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate or in our Code of Conduct

READ MORE If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process

Please contact us via email or leave a message at

These contact methods are dedicated to applicants whose disability prevents them from successfully applying online

Only messages left for this purpose will be returned

Responses may take up to two business days

CA-AP #LI-AP