Divisional CIO: Banking Tech Strategy & Transformation

Northwest Bank; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Bank is seeking a Divisional CIO to lead technology strategy, delivery, modernization, and resilience across branch banking, operations, and customer experiences. You will partner with executive leadership to align tech investments with business goals and drive measurable value.

As a member of the Executive Leadership team, you will oversee domain architecture, security, data governance, and regulatory compliance while guiding Agile, DevSecOps, and AI initiatives to optimize

Qualifications

• Educational background in banking, financial services, consulting, technology, or a related field.
• Proven ability to align technology strategy with business objectives.
• Experience managing complex technology portfolios and budgets.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation in regulated industries (banking preferred).
• Proven success guiding technology teams through change and growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps aligned to enterprise objectives.
• Lead product, application, engineering, and vendor teams for the domain.
• Govern delivery excellence through Agile, DevSecOps, and modern software practices.
• Partner with EA, risk, and compliance to ensure security and governance.
• Present technology strategies and investment updates to executives.

Skills

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking

Executive Presence

Business Acumen

Financial Management

Relationship Management

Organizational Leadership

Talent Development

Change Leadership

Decision Making

Communication & Influence

Technology Strategy

Architecture

Product Management

Cloud Technologies

AI & Automation

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Data & Analytics

Vendor Management

Agile Delivery & DevSecOps

IT Governance & Portfolio Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Banking, Financial Services, Consulting, Technology or Related Field

Job description

Northwest Bank is seeking a Divisional CIO to lead technology strategy, delivery, modernization, and resilience across branch banking, operations, and customer experiences. You will partner with executive leadership to align tech investments with business goals and drive measurable value.

As a member of the Executive Leadership team, you will oversee domain architecture, security, data governance, and regulatory compliance while guiding Agile, DevSecOps, and AI initiatives to optimize