About Ascendion,
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change-makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role
Job Title: Executive Director
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee software development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Drive the execution of IT projects for financial clients, managing cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with financial stakeholders to understand and address client requirements.
- Manage the delivery of high-quality technical solutions that support business objectives.
- Foster innovation, process improvements, and best practices within the IT department.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to technical and business teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the service industry.
- Strong track record of working with financial clients, with an understanding of financial products and services.
- Extensive experience in IT and software development environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business needs.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with modern software development practices (Agile, DevOps).
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $180,000 – $195,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
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