Manager of IT Innovation

We are seeking a forward-thinking Manager of IT Innovation to lead the design, development, and delivery of modern technology solutions that drive operational efficiency, enhance member experience, and support organizational growth.

In this highly visible role, you will act as the strategic bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams-transforming ideas into scalable, impactful solutions. You will lead a talented team of software developers and systems analysts while championing digital transformation, automation, artificial intelligence, and continuous process improvement.

Location/Schedule:

• Hybrid schedule with up to 3 days/week at our corporate office in Fort Worth, TX

• Monday - Friday 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Delivery

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of five (5) software developers and systems analysts

• Oversee systems architecture, application development, business analysis, and process improvement initiatives

• Partner closely with senior leadership, IT teams, business units, and external vendors

• Manage project delivery, resource allocation, and prioritization across initiatives

• Serve as a key escalation point to ensure successful delivery of projects and sprint commitments

• Drive performance management, hiring, and talent development

Innovation & Architecture

• Define and implement enterprise application architecture strategies and standards

• Develop technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives and emerging technology trends

• Research and evaluate new technologies, identifying practical applications and business value

• Lead prototyping and proof-of-concept efforts to validate solutions

Development & Business Engagement

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and identify opportunities for improvement

• Oversee system design, development, testing, and deployment of applications

• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals

• Guide business process re-engineering, automation, and digital transformation initiatives

Quality, Governance & Compliance

• Establish and enforce QA standards across all deliverables

• Lead architecture governance and ensure adherence to development standards

• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and data security standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

• 7+ years of experience in systems analysis, software development, or IT leadership

• Proven experience leading design, development, and implementation of complex technology solutions

• Experience in application architecture, system design, and integration

• Experience in modern development frameworks and tools (e.g., .NET/C#, Angular, APIs, microservices)

• Experience in SQL databases, data modeling, and performance optimization

• Experience in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools

• Experience in Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate) and enterprise integration

• Experience in Cloud or hybrid environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

• Experience in financial services or credit union environments

Responsible for compliance of all Federal and State rules and regulations pertaining but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Bribery Act, NCUA Privacy Regulations, Reg B, Reg Z, Reg DD, Reg E, Reg CC, Service Members Civil Relief, and FCRA/FACTA. Required to attend initial and ongoing annual Bank Secrecy Act training.

For more than 90 years, Fort Worth-based EECU community credit union has been committed to providing members A Better Way of Banking®. Today, EECU is one of the largest credit unions in Texas with $4.4 billion in USD assets and serves over 300,000 members through 22 financial centers across North Texas. In the true spirit of the credit union philosophy “people helping people” EECU was recently honored with the Fort Worth Business Press Corporate Philanthropy Award for employee volunteerism, named Best Bank/Credit Union by the Fort Worth Star Telegram’s readers, and became the 1st credit union in Fort Worth to become Blue Zones certified for promoting employee well-being.

EECU is an EOE/Vets/Disabled Employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veterans’ status or on the basis of disability.

For more information on our organization and benefits please visit EECU Careers at www.eecu.org/careers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

• 7+ years of experience in systems analysis, software development, or IT leadership

• Proven experience leading design, development, and implementation of complex technology solutions

• Experience in application architecture, system design, and integration

• Experience in modern development frameworks and tools (e.g., .NET/C#, Angular, APIs, microservices)

• Experience in SQL databases, data modeling, and performance optimization

• Experience in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools

• Experience in Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate) and enterprise integration

• Experience in Cloud or hybrid environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

• Experience in financial services or credit union environments

Responsible for compliance of all Federal and State rules and regulations pertaining but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Bribery Act, NCUA Privacy Regulations, Reg B, Reg Z, Reg DD, Reg E, Reg CC, Service Members Civil Relief, and FCRA/FACTA. Required to attend initial and ongoing annual Bank Secrecy Act training.

For more than 90 years, Fort Worth-based EECU community credit union has been committed to providing members A Better Way of Banking®. Today, EECU is one of the largest credit unions in Texas with $4.4 billion in USD assets and serves over 300,000 members through 22 financial centers across North Texas. In the true spirit of the credit union philosophy “people helping people” EECU was recently honored with the Fort Worth Business Press Corporate Philanthropy Award for employee volunteerism, named Best Bank/Credit Union by the Fort Worth Star Telegram’s readers, and became the 1st credit union in Fort Worth to become Blue Zones certified for promoting employee well-being.