Strategic Director, Application Development

Western & Southern Financial Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company-mu

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Western & Southern Financial Group in Cincinnati is hiring a Director of Application Development and Production Support. You will lead multiple teams, translate business strategy into technology initiatives and ensure cost-effective, high-quality solutions.

The role calls for strong leadership, risk management, and the ability to drive delivery excellence across diverse applications and platforms within a collaborative, values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in application development and production support.
• Strong project management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or IT preferred, or commensurate experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate application development and production support across multiple technologies and business units.
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into technology solutions and cost-effective capabilities.
• Attract, coach and develop associates and leaders; maintain capacity and training to meet business needs.
• Drive strategic planning, process improvements and delivery excellence across teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliable operations, governance and security standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Information Technology

Experience in IT leadership

Job description

Western & Southern Financial Group in Cincinnati is hiring a Director of Application Development and Production Support. You will lead multiple teams, translate business strategy into technology initiatives and ensure cost-effective, high-quality solutions.

The role calls for strong leadership, risk management, and the ability to drive delivery excellence across diverse applications and platforms within a collaborative, values-driven culture.