Director Application Development - Home Loans

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
Plans, directs and coordinates activities in such fields as data processing, information systems, systems architecture, and application development. Creates a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a forward-thinking technology strategy and roadmap with key business stakeholders. Proactively stay informed of evolving trends and key players in the mortgage industry.
• Directs daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
• Meets with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Reviews project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Assigns and reviews the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology or related
• 10+ years of experience in information technology or related
• 2+ years of people leadership experience

Preferred qualifications:

• 3+ years of leadership experience in the Mortgage industry
• Experience leading development teams for platform modernization programs
• Experience leading development teams in mortgage, core banking platform, or highly regulated environments
• Experience managing vendors and vendor led application development programs
• 4+ years of people leadership experience

In Lieu of Education Experience

• 12+ years of experience in information technology or related (Minimum)

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug-31-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $150,500.00 to $228,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
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