IT Resource Manager

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

As an IT Resource Manager, you’ll lead a team dedicated to aligning talent with business needs across our technology organization. You’ll partner closely with Technical Product Owners to ensure the right people are in the right roles, driving innovation and efficiency across the enterprise. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by shaping the talent strategy, building high-performing teams, and supporting the growth and success of our IT professionals.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage a team of IT professionals, maintaining a balanced, skilled, and efficient resource pool aligned to organizational goals.

• Deploy resources strategically to ensure the right talent is matched to business priorities while meeting financial and staffing targets.

• Develop and retain top talent through coaching, continuous feedback, goal setting, and career development opportunities.

• Monitor utilization and performance metrics, reallocating resources as needed to maximize productivity and value delivery.

• Partner with Technical Product Owners to strengthen collaboration, resolve conflicts, and drive performance excellence.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to forecast, source, and hire high-quality IT talent, ensuring a healthy candidate pipeline.

• Design and implement recruitment and professional development strategies in partnership with the Director of Technology Advancement & Outreach.

• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and innovation across the IT organization.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 4+ years of experience in Business, IT, or Human Resources

• 4+ years of leadership experience

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking technology team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We invest in your growth through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to lead meaningful change. Apply today to join a team where your leadership helps shape the future of technology at Associated Bank.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

$102,760.00 - $176,160.00 per year