Director, Infrastructure & Production Operations

Sammons Financial Group Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP

401(k) enrollment

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Sammons Financial Group seeks a Director of Infrastructure & Operations to lead core production operations and guide technology delivery. The role may be filled at Director or Manager level based on skills and alignment, with oversight of nightly operations, batch and online processing, and mainframe systems programming.

The ideal leader combines operational discipline with technical understanding to improve processes, bolster collaboration, and prepare the organization for future needs in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; experience in computer operations
• Proven leadership and management abilities with strategic impact
• Experience with IBM mainframe production batch and online environments

Responsibilities

• Ensure batch and online processing meet business requirements.
• Develop and enforce standards for computer operations across locations.
• Direct system programming projects for mainframe environments and cost control.
• Monitor mainframe usage and plan for new systems and equipment.
• Review invoices and monitor vendor SLAs for accuracy.
• Maintain Model Audit Rule compliant procedures.
• Ensure compliance with RIM requirements.
• Provide feedback and development in Performance Management system.
• Train and develop Team Leaders or staff on performance processes.
• Train staff on performance evaluations and use of the PM system.
• Assist staff in developing technical decision-making skills.
• Collaborate with developers to create efficient testing strategies.
• Coordinate with Business Units to schedule processing needs.
• Ensure quality control in production implementations (JCL, etc).
• Foster a workplace reflecting company values and ownership culture.
• Travel periodically to manage staff at remote locations.
• Embrace Sammons Financial Group shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect, Integrity).
• Maintain regular attendance as per company policy.
• Participate in other initiatives or projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mainframe ops

Budgeting

Vendor management

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Associate's degree or technical degree

Tools

Mainframe scheduling software

Open-system scheduling

Job description

Sammons Financial Group seeks a Director of Infrastructure & Operations to lead core production operations and guide technology delivery. The role may be filled at Director or Manager level based on skills and alignment, with oversight of nightly operations, batch and online processing, and mainframe systems programming.

The ideal leader combines operational discipline with technical understanding to improve processes, bolster collaboration, and prepare the organization for future needs in a