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Vice President Tech Services

Denver, CO

Are you an innovative and operationally focused technology leader who consistently drives the business forward through creative thought leadership? Are you naturally curious and inquisitive? We are looking for a transformational thought leader looking to make a real impact on the business. Join us and lead this global function and help Western Union transform the lives of our customers all over the globe.


Western Union powers your pursuit.


This high leverage, high impact opportunity will be responsible for infrastructure management tools, core technology platforms, and technological operational practices that support the technology and business functions at Western Union. This person will play a thought leadership, advisory, facilitative, and implementation oversight role for all core technology implementations. The role will be responsible to develop and execute the strategic roadmap for the Datacenter strategy (facilities, networking, telecom, compute, storage, etc), all ITSM process improvements (incident, problem, change, etc), end user compute and device strategy, and other core technology strategies. The Technology Services VP will oversee and achieve cost savings objectives critical to the organization through simplification of core services and improve quality with improved governance and oversight of processes and procedures.


Role Responsibilities


Develop and execute a Technology Services strategy that will simplify technology services and improve the quality and performance of the organization.
Deliver on cost savings targets through vendor simplification, redundant tech elimination, and more accurate spend forecasting and cost management control processes.
Collaborate with technology and business leaders to understand and align the technology services roadmap to the organizations OKRs and partner with peer executives to drive a prioritization strategy across the company.
Oversee the execution of core technology initiatives.
Perform executive leader responsibilities for budget, talent mapping, KPI reporting, mentoring and guiding leadership in the organization.



Role Requirements

15+ years of experience in technology industry with specific background in Architecture, Software Engineering, Production Application Management, Budget Management, Organizational leadership
Extensive experience in complex global companies, preference for financial services industry
Bachelors degree in business or finance, or Information Technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence effectively at various levels.
10+ years of management or leadership experience.
Deep understanding of all aspects of a technology organization, technology operating models, and product and software development lifecycles.
Soft Skills:
Ability to influence with or without authority
Easily bridges teams, building collaboration and seamless touch points
10+ years of building and leveraging cross-functional relationships requiring executive presence
Demonstrated accomplishment with transformation, simplification, and operating efficiencies
High attention to detail with an astute ability to create an actionable summary
Crisp ability to surface critical path known as a problem solver
Strategic Ability-you are passionate about people, care deeply about how our brand can serve consumers with excellence and retain them as long-time customers.
You are comfortable working under pressure in a competitive and fast-changing environment, whilst multi-tasking priorities



We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for whats next.

Western Union is positioned to become the worlds most accessible financial services company transforming lives and communities. Were a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.
Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. Youll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If youre ready to help drive the future of financial services, its time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at (link removed)


Salary

The base salary range is $250,000 $290,000 USD per year. An annual bonus and stock incentives align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates qualifications, skills, and competencies.


Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and lifeinsurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few((link removed)). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interviewprocess or in an offer of employment.
Your United States specific benefits include:
Family First Program
Flexible Time off
Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Parental Leave
We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.


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Estimated Job Posting End Date:03-19-2024
This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.