Manager, SW Engineering

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and pension

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Northern Trust seeks a systems leader to guide large-scale technology initiatives. You will develop goals, oversee cross-functional teams, and ensure timely delivery of projects in a risk-managed environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business units, vendor management, and adherence to audit and data security standards to sustain reliable, scalable services for clients.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming languages, various business applications, state of the art technology, and current trends in the computer industry.
• Analytical and problem solving skills are needed for systems guidance.
• Leadership and organizational skills to develop periodic goals and manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops periodic goals, organizes the work, sets short-term priorities, monitors all activities, and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work.
• Maintains risk management and compliance programs and activities for their assigned group.
• Provides input and support to budget management process.
• Identifies business needs and develops conceptual systems design. May also provide input and validate system design.
• Ensures completion of management status reporting for projects, metrics and availability reporting.
• Advises systems staff on the impact of systems enhancements to existing designs.
• Provides project planning including docket prioritization and capital or expense budget considerations.
• Reviews and negotiates vendor software package contracts. May also direct management of vendor support statement of work.
• Markets systems products and services to other partners or clients. May also work closely with business unit partners to define and review Service Level Agreements and to ensure services meet or exceed business needs.
• Communicates with various business areas and outside vendors, consultants, and clients regarding automation needs. May also help identify measures to improve applications stability and availability, sustain and improve cost efficiencies and productivity gains.
• Ensures compliance with all audit requirements including change control procedures and data security.
• Conducts performance management and career development processes, provides input for staffing and disciplinary actions and provides hands-on training to staff.
• Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations, and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Major Duties

1. Develops periodic goals, organizes the work, sets short-term priorities, monitors all activities, and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work
2. Maintains risk management and compliance programs and activities for their assigned group
3. Provides input and support to budget management process
4. Identifies business needs and develops conceptual systems design. May also provide input and validate system design
5. Ensures completion of management status reporting for projects, metrics and availability reporting
6. Advises systems staff on the impact of systems enhancements to existing designs
7. Provides project planning including docket prioritization and capital or expense budget considerations
8. Reviews and negotiates vendor software package contracts. May also direct management of vendor support statement of work
9. Markets systems products and services to other partners or clients. May also work closely with business unit partners to define and review Service Level Agreements and to ensure services meet or exceed business needs
10. Communicates with various business areas and outside vendors, consultants, and clients regarding automation needs. May also help identify measures to improve applications stability and availability, sustain and improve cost efficiencies and productivity gains..
11. Ensures compliance with all audit requirements including change control procedures and data security
12. Conducts performance management and career development processes, provides input for staffing and disciplinary actions and provides hands-on training to staff
13. Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult

Knowledge

Knowledge of programming languages, various business applications, state of the art technology, and current trends in the computer industry is required to consult with business unit partners to determine effective computer utilization. Knowledge of various application designs and programming techniques, usually acquired through related experience, is required to develop conceptual system design. Analytical and problem solving skills are needed for systems guidance. Leadership and organizational skills are required to develop periodic goals and to manage and motivate team members towards the goals set.

Experience

A College or University degree in Computer Science and/or relevant proven work experience is required

Salary Range

Salary Range: $114,500 - 194,700 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.

Benefits

• Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.
• Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Terms and Conditions

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Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), [phone] (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), [phone] (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

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Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

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It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)