VP, Technical Product Manager

Founded on a legacy of more than 120 years in banking, Bank OZK is much more than just a company. We’re nationally recognized as an industry leader in financial services. That means we combine exceptional service with innovative technologies to deliver smart solutions to our clients across the country. We’re investing in small businesses, fueling economies in local communities and changing skylines in the largest cities across America. Here, we're not simply filling roles. We're fostering even greater careers.

The foundation for a great career starts with an exceptional team and a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in providing our dedicated team members with the best resources to support their physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including generous PTO, 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision (and pet!) insurance as well as special perks and discounts. Learn more about Bank OZK benefits.

Responsible for the development and management of a select portfolio of business-critical applications. Provides technical product leadership to design and implement robust, scalable applications and enhancements. Owns end to end technical product management and provides architectural oversight into application development while supporting application change management processes.

1. Collaborates with all stakeholders to achieve buy-in and maintain alignment with business goals, strategy, and objectives.
2. Drives business and technical requirements prioritization, identifies critical success factors, establishes architecture and delivery approach, and provides ongoing production support oversight.
3. Proactively engages with technology leaders and other departments and functions to ensure delivered technology platforms are congruent with respective requirements.
4. Ensures the consistency, scalability, and maintainability of existing applications by creating, maintaining, and enforcing standards/procedures for implementing and operating technical solutions.
5. Assesses emerging and industry transforming technologies through research, prototype, and development activities.
6. Ensures compliance with Bank OZK and internal/external regulatory policy, procedures, and guidelines for all parties and/or stakeholders.
7. Contributes to special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

1. Comprehensive knowledge of application management processes, software engineering principles, architectural patterns, and best practices.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of the latest development frameworks to develop scalable, performant web and desktop applications.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including presentation skills.
4. Ability to demonstrate effective organizational and troubleshooting skills.
5. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment delivering quality work on time.
6. Ability to work collaboratively in a continually changing environment.
7. Ability to form and manage trustful and productive relationships.
8. Ability to think critically and develop strategy.
9. Ability to work independently, under little to no supervision.
10. Ability to maintain professional composure and execute under pressure.
11. Ability to meet stringent deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
12. Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

1. Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or job-related field, or commensurate work experience, required.
2. 7+ years of experience in product management, product development, or related, required. Experience in technical and/or agile environments preferred.
3. 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development and application management, required.
4. 5+ years of experience in databases, such as MS SQL Server or PostgreSQL, and usage of DB tools, ETL, and writing SQL queries, required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with Microsoft visual studio and ability to code in C# and Python, preferred.
2. Experience in building and managing API based integrations and cloud-based applications, preferred.
3. Experience with analytics, reporting and data visualization platforms such as Power BI, preferred.

Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Note:   This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required.  Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added.  Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

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