Director, Application Development - Corporate Systems

We are at the forefront of transforming the future of technology in the financial industry, and we seek curious, practical individuals to help us pave the way. Our team is not intimidated by taking calculated risks, as they relish a good challenge and are eager to engage in problem-solving. As a member of our team, you will work alongside like-minded experts in a culture that is deeply rooted in innovation and progression. Join us to be part of a transformative journey that can shape the industry's future.The senior level leader will manage technical resources, provide technical vision and leadership over critical capabilities over the Corporate Systems. Build a trusting relationship with our HR, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and other corporate department’s business leads by delivering superior business value. The candidate, reporting to a VP-level, will oversee the end-to-end technical solution delivery process collaborating across multiple development teams and vendors. Experience in managing global team with onshore/offshore model is a must. Experience in Financial Services industry and knowledge of Oracle Fusion, and RPA technology is a must.What will you do:Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders and partner in bringing the business vision to fruition.Oversee day-to-day IT operations of Oracle fusion modules (HCM, OLC, ORC, EPM, ERP, procurement) and RPA platform and all the data integration ecosystem for these systems. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop strategy for migration to cloud. Manage vendor relationships and governance of all vendor work streams and statements of work.Drive platform roadmap in partnership with business teams to stay current with the market needs.Provide technical thought leadership and be a strong collaborator with domain SMEs, application architects, and less senior development teams and management.Review and manage data processes and establish robust controls.Be an active communicator.Coach and mentor, the team to deliver business value outcome and employee engagements.Ability to partner with the business and build a strategic roadmap.What you will have:Strong people management skills, experience managing global teams.BS/BA and above in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems and/or equivalent formal training or experience.10+ years of management experience in Information Technology supporting the development of complex projects involving significant data and cloud application.Ability to effectively define IT’s role as a partner.A solid understanding of software development principles.Experience in high volume (transactions) and high-availability systems.Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion modules and RPA technology.Demonstrated ability to collaborate and manage vendor relationships and develop suitable integration solutions.Experience in project sizing for efforts and schedule and project management skills.Ability to apply in-depth technical knowledge to provide maintenance solutions across one or more technology areas.Strong communication. Demonstrated ability to set direction and drive a development team towards that direction. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.Compensation:The salary range for this role is $180,000-$210,000, plus competitive performance-based bonus. Compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. Compensation ranges may differ in differing locations due to cost of labor considerations.#LI-RemoteWhat we give you in return:Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life… We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardshipEasy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 days of paid volunteer time off (VTO) to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working yearsPaid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and fosterHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and moreEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and moreAbout Cetera Financial Group:Cetera Financial Group ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is an independent financial advisor network and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support and innovative technology."Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of retail independent broker-dealers encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Financial Institutions, Cetera Financial Specialists, and First Allied Securities.Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at the Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Cetera’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.Please review our Workforce Privacy Policy for further details on what information we collect and the purposes for collection.Full timePosting Date: 2023-08-17