Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Why should you join our team?
American agcredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the worldWe are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutionsAmerican agcredit provides a cultivating environment where you truly make a difference for our customers and teams.
Benefits offered by american agcredit:
Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
Family friendly work environment
Investment in employee development
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
Generous paid time off (vacation accrued at 15 days annually, sick days accrued at 15 days annually, plus 11 paid holidays)
Competitive incentive compensation plan
Disability & life insurance
Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
Opportunity to travel to our headquarters in santa rosa, california!
Basic function:
The delivery director position is a leadership position within customer enablementThis role is responsible for partnering with key business stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment, prioritization and delivery across related business delivery teams (bdts) to accomplish the association’s operational and strategic goalsThe delivery director is responsible for the day to day management and delivery of all initiatives related to technology and business delivery team work within their area of responsibility, encompassing technological tools, processes and overall delivery methodology appropriate for american agcreditThey will be responsible for the management and professional development of staff under direct supervision, as well as coaching of indirect staff until their area of expertise.
Essential duties:
Partners with key stakeholders and bdts to drive delivery of high value business capabilities.
Establishes and maintains support from key stakeholders within and across relevant business units to identify, then achieve, product objectives and outcomes, consistent with customer enablement and association’s vision.
Manages and leads the ongoing delivery with industry and agile best practices while conforming to the business, technology, product and initiative needs.
Collaborates with other directors/managers within customer enablement and the business delivery teams to ensure alignment across all delivery efforts.
Prepares regular reports for customer enablement and business delivery team leadership demonstrating delivery of value and delivery quality.
Responsible for delivery performance, delivery quality, resource performance, resource allocation and decision-making affecting the success of bdt delivery.
Manages budget and expenditures within assigned area and participates in on-going review and forecasting of expenses.
Assists in the annual it budget review process and manages to the approved customer enablement budget throughout the year.
Research new technologies, services, standards and recommend and implement changes where appropriate.
Drives continuous improvement across all areas including business delivery teams.
Develops and oversees a team of employees and contractors through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Accountable for insuring best practices and standards across the assigned community of practice (agile, testing, solutions development, business/systems analysis).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Levels of supervision exercised and received:
This is a management and leadership position responsible for the hiring, training and evaluation of professional staff; makes independent decisions; works under the general direction of the head of product management & delivery.
Typical education and experience:
Ba/bs degree, with emphasis on computer science, management information systems, accounting, or business; or equivalent experience.
Over ten year’s progressively responsible information technology experienceFinancial industry experience desired.
Agile certification preferred.
Experience with waterfall and agile/scrum management practices; devops experience preferred.
Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze problems quantitatively and qualitatively.
Experience influencing organizational change without direct authority.
Experience with process redesign, operational and system implementation desirable.
High level of objectivity, tact, and diplomacy to establish and maintain effective on-going relationships.
Strong management, collaboration, negotiation and analytical leadership along with team building skills.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions within delegated authorities and time restraints.
Must have excellent attention to detail and be driver to deliver quality above all else, be focused, and expert at managing process while maximizing delivery and customer valueExpertise at driving products and projects through the entire project life cycle, from inception to launch and beyond.
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate with a broad set of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical
Exceptional verbal, written analytical, persuasive, and interpersonal skills.
Essential job requirements:
Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and sit at a desk for an extended period of timeJob requires extensive use of computers and phonesWhile performing the job, the employee is required to sit, crouch, kneel, crawl, reach and have the ability to lift up to 40 poundsAbility to work with typical hardware and cabling practices requiredMust have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a teamAbility to talk and hear, sit and use their hands and fingers, and reach in all directions is essential in performance of the jobMust be able to interact effectively with people at all levels of companyWork during established business hours and may require occasional weekend and/or evening workTravel required in performance of the role.
Pay range:
Minimum - $127,500.00 midpoint - $153,000.00 max - $183,600.00
This range is reflective of the national salary average for this position and will be adjusted using geographic variance for physical location of the hired candidateAmerican agcredit may compensate outside of the salary range for bona fide reasons not related to membership in a protected class.
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All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the united statesWe are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants .
American agcredit is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employerWe celebrate diversity and prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including equitable treatment, hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination, based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local lawsAll decisions affecting employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needAmerican agcredit is committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at jobs@agloan.com .
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
