Enterprise Applications Lead - Loans

Come join a company you can be proud to represent...and enjoy fantastic, comprehensive benefits.

The hiring range for this opportunity is $104,550 to $152,000 annual salary along with incentive opportunities, creating a competitive total compensation package based on our pay scale, and may be modified by location and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

After successful completion of training, employees may be considered for a set hybrid schedule. Hybrid arrangements are not guaranteed and may be changed or revoked by management at any time.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Enterprise Application Lead is to support the Enterprise Application Manager in being able to plan and coordinate activities related to the design, development, and implementation of the Bank’s core and critical business applications and software. This individual should have experience with Software Development Life Cycle methodology and have the ability to work with Business Units, Training, Business Application Analysts, consultants, vendors, etc. 

Responsibilities include leading the application teams in coordinating change control, testing, and production installation of changes, release upgrades for existing applications and implementation of new applications as required along with application maintenance and problem solving.  The Enterprise Application Lead can expect to lead or work with Project Management on various Bank projects.

This position will help define the business requirements and technology-independent process and data models for technology solutions that meet the needs for various business areas and will bridge the gap between the Business Units and the technology solution providers (e.g., vendors, infrastructure teams and consultants).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prioritize and provide direction for the application team in support of business operations. 

• Assist in overseeing technical and support aspects of the Bank’s core and critical software applications including Signature, Encompass/Ice Mortgage Technology, Accusytems, Akuvo, DecisionPro, LaserPro and other associated applications and integrations.

• Adhere to system development life cycle standards and governance practices related to the Bank’s core financial software applications.

• Oversee Lending Application Team to ensure all technology projects and responsibilities are managed to Bank, employee and customer expectations

• Partner with Business Units to fully surface their requirements, conducting interviews with key project stakeholders, documenting and presenting the results. 

• Assist Business Units, project managers and leadership in optimizing the scope, benefits, and risks of proposed projects; help manage expectations of users and management.

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to maintain efficiency, consistency and achieve successful implementation and support of applications.

• Manage allocation and implementation of tasks and provide assistance for project plan development.

• Work closely with Business Units and other Business Application Analysts on vendor release enhancement research, testing and production implementation.

• Analyze the impact of change requests, including scoping change requests submitted.

• Participate in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle.

• Collaborate with User Acceptance Teams and Business Units to create test plans, analyses test cases, identify issues and determine plan to address issues. 

• Assist in the definition of application project roll out, training and user support plans.

• Assist with the creation and/or review of application manuals, procedures, and related user documentation; ensuring application documentation is targeted to the appropriate audience.

• Present concepts in a concise and focused manner, including narrative, process diagrams, role and accountability diagrams and business-focused story boards.

• Monitor, maintain and document change control documentation within the Bank’s change control application.

• Supervise data mapping, data conversion, and balancing for specific applications in association with acquisitions.

• Acts as a liaison between Business Units, information technology, consultants, vendors and other areas within the organization related to analysis, design, configuration, testing and maintenance of assigned applications to ensure optimal operational performance.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain general workflow knowledge related to department applications 

• Prepare and present status reports to management related to department applications and projects. 

• Maintains a current understanding of Bank procedures and policies, in compliance with all state and federal laws, including but not limited to Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, confidentiality regulations and FDIC and interagency requirements.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• High school graduate minimum, degree in computer science preferred.

• 7 years related work experience.

• Ability to provide leadership and coaching to Business Applications Analysts.

• Experience with banking/financial services industries preferred.

• Good working knowledge of how information systems integrate with and support applications, with strong analytical and technical skills.

• Strong skills related to time management and organization.  

• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems/issues in a multi-departmental environment. 

• Highly self-motivated and directed with the ability to work under pressure and manage projects within budget and timelines.  

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail. 

• Interviewing and listening skills to elicit detailed requirements from Business Units, department managers, end users and executive management. 

• Analytical skills for transforming and communicating defined business needs to appropriate information systems, vendors and consultant personnel for development in new and/or existing applications, services and/or systems. 

• Verbal and written communication skills, ability to create effective requirement documents and review them with key project stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.

• Experience with any or all of the following is highly desirable: Core banking software, Data Warehouse report writing and Microsoft Office products, with a strong understanding of Excel. 

• Project Management knowledge/experience is preferred.

COMPANY PROFILE

Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California with corporate offices in Roseville, South San Francisco, and Bakersfield, with assets of nearly $10 billion and 50 years of financial stability.

Tri Counties Bank is dedicated to providing exceptional service for individuals and businesses throughout California with more than 75 locations, advanced mobile and online banking, and access to approximately 40,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide.

As California's Local Bank, Tri Counties Bank prioritizes serving clients with local bankers and local decision-making, backed by corporate philanthropy, community engagement, employee volunteerism and investments. Recognized by various publications as among the Top Workplaces and Best Banks, Tri Counties Bank recruits and retains diverse and talented team members.

Tri Counties Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Disability/Veteran.

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