Director Of Information Technology

MRISpokaneLubbock, TX

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Job Description

Director of Information Technology (IT)

The Opportunity

We’re hiring a Director of Information Technology to set the vision and lead technology strategy for a growing, community-focused financial institution. This leader will shift IT from a historically reactive function to a proactive, strategic business partner—driving planning, vendor leadership, modernization, and cross-functional collaboration to improve both the employee and customer experience.

This role is ideal for a business-minded IT leader who can build roadmaps, guide decision-making, and manage partners in a highly outsourced environment—without needing to be hands-on day-to-day technically.

Reporting To: Chief Operations OfficerPartnering Closely With: Chief Risk Officer / Information Security (security function is separate)Team: Small internal team (help desk + admins) with significant managed services support

What You’ll Do

Strategy & Leadership

Build and execute a multi-year IT strategy and roadmap aligned to business priorities
Establish a consistent strategic planning cadence (current state → future state, priorities, sequencing, budget)
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology decisions, tradeoffs, and risk

Vendor & Budget Management (Critical)

Own vendor relationships and performance across core IT services and managed providers
Lead budgeting, contract reviews, and renewals; ensure service levels, cost control, and accountability
Evaluate upcoming vendor decisions (e.g., network/provider reviews) and drive selection processes

Technology Enablement & Operational Excellence

Ensure stable, secure, reliable IT operations and excellent end-user support
Strengthen internal systems and processes that improve productivity and reduce friction
Collaborate across departments to identify pain points and implement practical solutions

Program Delivery & Change Management

Support key initiatives and implementations (e.g., core ecosystem integrations, loan origination platform rollout/migration)
Improve project discipline, documentation, communication, and adoption across the organization

Risk, Compliance & Security Partnership

Partner closely with risk/compliance and managed security functions to support regulatory requirements
Ensure IT practices align with security standards, audits, and risk management expectations

Team Leadership

Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing IT team
Create clear ownership, expectations, and growth paths; reinforce a culture of service and continuous improvement

Core Platforms & Environment (Helpful Context)

Core banking platform: Jack Henry (experience highly valued)
Loan origination: nCino implementation underway (go-live targeted early spring)
Infrastructure: highly outsourced / cloud-forward (minimal or no on-prem footprint)

What We’re Looking For

7+ years of progressive IT experience with 3+ years in leadership
Strong experience in strategic planning, IT roadmapping, and building a function forward
Proven success managing vendors, budgets, and outsourced environments
Working knowledge of IT risk, regulatory expectations, and audit readiness in a regulated environment
Clear communicator who can translate technology into business impact for non-technical leaders
Financial services experience strongly preferred (or similarly regulated industry)

Nice to Have

Experience with Jack Henry and/or nCino
Digital transformation exposure and practical AI enablement (process automation, service enhancement, internal productivity)

Location

Preference for being based near key operations, with flexibility for strong candidates in major regional hubs (hybrid/on-site expectations based on location).

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary (broad range based on experience)
Annual incentive program tied to organizational performance (percentage of base)
Comprehensive benefits package

Why This Role

Lead a meaningful shift from “keep the lights on” to strategic IT leadership
High visibility and executive partnership
Opportunity to modernize systems, improve employee experience, and support growth—without being buried in hands-on engineering

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