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SVP, Technology Innovation & Solutions Delivery

Fremont Bancorporation

Livermore, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$190,000–$260,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banking Operations, Banking Services, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Banking, Business Growth, Business Operations, Business Skills, Business Solutions, Channel Strategies, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Community Banking, Community and Social Services, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Emerging Technology, Employee Assistance Plan, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management, Financial Services, Leadership, Loans, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Negotiation Skills, Performance Metrics, Philosophy, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Strategy, Regulations, Relationship Management, Residential Mortgages, Resource Management, Resume Search, Revenue Growth, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales Management, Service Delivery, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Thought Leadership, Trend Analysis, Tuition Reimbursement, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vision Plan, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Wealth Management
LOCATION
Livermore, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Title: SVP, Business Technology Innovation & Solutions Delivery

Location: Livermore, CA

Hiring Salary Range: $190,000 - $260,000 annually

Position Summary

Fremont Bank - one of the Bay Area's most respected and long-standing financial institutions - is seeking a strategic, hands-on professional to join and help advance our Digital Technology Security Group team. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to the success of a mission-driven organization committed to excellence, community service, and strong client relationships.

If you're energized by purpose-driven work, collaboration, and delivering meaningful results, we'd love to connect.

Why Fremont Bank?

Founded in 1964, Fremont Bank is one of the oldest independently owned banks in the Bay Area and has been consistently recognized as a Top Workplace for the past 15 consecutive years. Our foundation is built on relationships - with our clients, our associates, and our communities.

We offer:
  • A people-first culture grounded in inclusion and excellence
  • Deep community involvement and local reinvestment
  • A mission-driven workplace where values and performance go hand in hand
The Fremont Bank Way
  • Full-Service Banking with comprehensive financial solutions, advanced technology, and exceptional service
  • No-Compromise Approach - we help clients get to "yes"
  • Core Values:
    o Go above and beyond for clients
    o Foster a supportive and empowering environment for associates
    o Deeply invest in the well-being of our local community
Position Overview

SVP, Business Technology and Solutions is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of enterprise-wide technology initiatives, solutions, and services. This role will lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and technology execution, driving innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. The Business Technology Innovation & Solutions Delivery leader acts as a crucial link between the business (e.g., lending departments, wealth management, operations) and digital technology. S/he is responsible for ensuring that the bank's technological solutions effectively enable the strategic objectives of the business and aligned to bank and business unit's performance indicators. This role requires technical expertise, business acumen, and strong communication skills to ideate, plan and deliver new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, complex software / vendor projects, and foster a culture of innovation to enhance client experiences and enable the delivery of excellent financial services in a dynamic and competitive environment. This role will report to Executive Vice President, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, as a critical business technology thought leader for the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership

    o Define and execute the delivery strategy for business technology solutions aligned with corporate goals.

    o Partner with executive leadership to identify technology opportunities that drive business value.

    o Lead transformation initiatives across digital platforms, enterprise systems, and customer-facing technologies.

    o A deep understanding of banking products, services, and operations, including financial analysis and risk management.
  • Technical Leadership

    o Uses deep understanding of digital and technology - software architecture, engineering practices, and cloud environments to guide technical teams and make informed decisions.

    o Understands emerging trends and technologies, to solve customer pain points and achieve business objectives.

    o Leading the discovery process of new technologies for the bank, overseeing timelines, budgets, and resources, and ensuring projects meet the specified requirements and objectives.

    o Understands emerging trends and technologies, to solve customer pain points and achieve business objectives.

    o Analyze data, identify challenges, and develop innovative technology solutions to meet the need.
  • Stakeholder Engagement

    o Works with product owners, designers, and business stakeholders to align on strategies and ensure successful, client-focused delivery in top-notch experiences.

    o Ensure stakeholder alignment and satisfaction throughout the delivery lifecycle.
  • Risk and Compliance

    o Ensuring that technology solutions comply with regulatory standards and the bank's internal policies. This includes identifying and mitigating risks associated with technology use.
  • Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

    o Identifying opportunities to optimize existing systems, improve processes, and leverage emerging technologies like AI to enhance banking operations

    o Optimize resource allocation, vendor management, and budget adherence.

    o Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to ensure delivery success.
  • Lead and manage a team of Business Technology Innovation professionals aligned to business units, driving shared outcomes and measurable results.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to identify opportunities to apply technology for business growth, operational efficiency, and stellar client experiences.
  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of digital technology solutions and innovation initiatives across the financial enterprise, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and a focus on client-centric outcomes.
  • Own the evaluation and direction of cost-effective business technology solutions that meet evolving business needs and requirements.
  • Act as the primary liaison for business demand management, technology investment oversight, client feedback integration, and relationship management across the technology organization.
  • Guide efforts to support process improvement initiatives that enable product strategy execution and drive revenue growth or cost optimization.
  • Direct the analysis and transformation of client requirements into actionable functional and non-functional specifications to support solution delivery.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related technical field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 15+ years of experience in managing digital technologies with proven results-driven efficiencies.
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale enterprise technology initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of business operations, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.
  • Experience with vendor assessment, management, and negotiation
What Makes Fremont Bank Associates Thrive?
  • Team Players who go above and beyond to support their colleagues
  • Action-Oriented professionals who challenge the status quo and seek improvement
  • Purpose-Driven individuals who understand and champion the bank's community impact
Benefits Snapshot

Health & Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, Dependent Care, Health Savings)
Financial & Retirement
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Performance-based bonuses or incentives
Work-Life & Perks
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Free personal checking and savings accounts
  • Home loan rate discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development resources
  • On-site gym and discounted health club memberships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fremont Bank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Salary Range

The hiring salary range for this position is $190,000 to 260,000 annually, based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made in consideration of these factors and in alignment with Fremont Bank's compensation philosophy.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

The Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a way for Fremont Bank to contribute to the financial well-being of associates by making a contribution to their retirement account. In addition, the ESOP provides associates an opportunity to share in the growth and prosperity of Fremont Bank.

Note to Search Firms:

Fremont Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies without a signed service agreement. Unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Fremont Bank, and no fees will be paid.

About the Company

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Fremont Bancorporation

Want the full-service, personal approach only a community bank can offer? Discover a better way to bank with an organization that knows the Bay Area because we've been doing business here for over four decades.

At Fremont Bank, we know that community banking makes a difference to our customers, our business partners and our employees. After all, we were founded in 1964 - one of the oldest independently owned and managed bank in the Bay Area, headquartered in Fremont, of course. We've held to an unwavering commitment to providing the communities we serve with financial resources and building professional relationships second-to-none.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Banking
FOUNDED
1964
WEBSITE
https://www.fremontbank.com/

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