SkyWater Search Partners · 2 weeks ago
VP, Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expSkyWater Search Partners is seeking a VP of Technology Strategy & Digital Innovation for a leading organization in the FinTech space. The VP will lead transformational change by shaping the technology strategy, overseeing major initiatives, and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
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No H1B
Hiring Manager
Adam Hoffarber, JD
Responsibilities
Lead the development and maintenance of our client's strategy with the goal of maximizing the value of information and technology across the enterprise
Translate organizational goals into measurable technology outcomes
Create and maintain the multi-year transformation roadmap, including capability development and operating-model evolution
Partner closely with our client's Strategy Team to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy
Lead annual planning, compliance, and audit-readiness activities
Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client engagements
Provide program leadership across major initiatives including cloud migration, operational excellence, digital enablement, and modernization of core systems
Act as an incubator for new capabilities not yet mature enough to stand alone within IT
Partner with organizational change management to drive adoption and readiness across the enterprise
Adjust sequencing, priorities, and roadmap structure as the organization learns and evolves
Build our client's KPI and measurement framework to ensure transparency, performance tracking, and value realization across technology investments
Oversee the collection, interpretation, and reporting of technology performance data
Create executive dashboards and communication mechanisms to articulate technology’s impact on business outcomes
Lead, mentor, and inspire a cross-disciplinary team, fostering a culture grounded in curiosity, trust, courage, expertise, resilience, and fun—attributes defined in the IT organization’s vision
Develop talent pipelines and future-state team structures needed to support the transformation journey
Manage performance standards, coaching, compensation, and organizational health
Build strong internal partnerships across technology, business functions, and enterprise strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related field
15+ years of IT experience, ideally within financial institutions or financial services
Demonstrated experience developing technology and digital strategy
Experience leading one or more significant and successful transformation initiatives
Exceptional people-leadership skills, including talent development, culture shaping, and values-based leadership
Strong program leadership capability with the ability to manage complex, multi-stream initiatives
Advanced communication, executive presence, and stakeholder-engagement skills
High learning agility, strong problem solving, and strategic thinking
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Benefits
A strong base + bonus
A strong benefits package
Company
SkyWater Search Partners
SkyWater Search Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in short list recruitment and placement.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Hoffarber
Managing Partner
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