IT Manager

Who we are

Performance Data Center provides IT support for three chartered community banks. We are a family-owned bank committed to providing exceptional service and innovative banking solutions while making a difference in the communities we serve.  We take great pride in the relationships we built and the lives we impact.   We offer the strength of a big bank combined with local decision-making and hometown involvement, setting our community bank apart from the rest. 

Our mission

Our mission is to support the financial goals of individuals and businesses in the communities we call home by offering every person a better banking experience.

Our values

• Passion: We have an unrelenting drive to be great.  Quality service is our #1 priority.
• Commitment: We do not shy away from accountability.  We together as a team and embrace the spirit of service.
• Leadership: We are competitive leaders in our markets and a go-to source for finance and lending.
• Community: We’re proud to support each other and our local communities.  We win when our customers win.

To learn more about us, visit www.firstnationalbanks.bank

About the role

The IT Manager is a leadership role responsible for oversight of the front-line IT functions. In addition, this role  actively participates in strategic planning and goal setting, and will have a direct hand in leading our team to achieve those goals. The IT Manager acts as the subject matter expert in matters related to several IT functions. Position acts as a leader to IT & System Administrators to ensure end user needs are being fulfilled.  Working with the IT Director and Chief Technology Officer, they will have an active role in creating a big picture and vision to ensure the company is set up for future success.

This position may be located in Sioux Falls or Pierre, SD

What you will do

• Directly oversees the front-line IT staff, ensuring end user satisfaction and project deadlines are being met.
• Acts as subject matter expert on IT related functions and policies, and offers advice and goal updates to executive management.
• Possesses a strong knowledge of IT industry trends and best practices, specifically in regards to information security, server administration, and patch management.
• Offers solutions to forward-looking problems, with a direct hand in turning those concepts into reality to prepare company for future success.
• Collaborates with key business units across the organization in matters related to improving efficiencies and mitigating potential risks.
• Plays a key part in rolling out companywide system updates, including large projects related to potential future M&A activity.
• Establishes and monitors staff performance and development goals, assigns accountabilities, sets objectives, establishes priorities, conducts annual performance reviews, and administers salary adjustments.
• Travels to remote sites as needed to support operations as necessary to achieve goals (Travel required - approximately 15% of time).
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in IT related field required, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in an IT role, with preference given to those working in a help desk or banking atmosphere.
• Extensive knowledge/familiarity with IT best practices, providing a forward-looking approach to solving problems.
• Previous management of projects, departments, or other supervisory roles required.

What we offer

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time
• A competitive 6% 401k match
• And more!

Candidate must pass a pre-employment screening including credit history and criminal record check.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.