Core Banking Application Owner

About the position

The main purpose of this role is to own the technology strategy, roadmap, delivery, and operational health of Commerce Bank’s core banking application domain supporting customer and deposit capabilities. This leader partners with business product leadership and cross‑functional technology teams to translate business priorities into an executable application roadmap, modernize core capabilities, and ensure the platform and its integrations deliver secure, stable, scalable, and well‑controlled outcomes.\nThis position is focused on core banking platforms, business capability enablement, application change delivery, and lifecycle management - not infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities

Align business priorities, regulatory needs, customer impact, and technical strategy into an executable roadmapLead application change across the full lifecycle including requirements, solution design, vendor coordination, development, testing, release, and stabilizationDrive modernization of core banking capabilities, integrations, data flows, and supporting processesEnsure application availability, performance, recoverability, supportability, and control effectivenessEvaluate vendor solutions, product capabilities, and platform roadmap optionsPartner with architecture, engineering, operations, information security, risk, and business stakeholders to deliver changes safely and effectivelyPrioritize technical improvements that reduce risk, address technical debt, enhance service quality, and support future capabilitiesMake trade‑off decisions across business demand, technical debt, risk remediation, vendor dependencies, and platform sustainabilityLead, coach, and develop a team responsible for application planning, delivery, and domain ownership activitiesPerform other duties as assignedRequirements

Deep knowledge of core banking application ecosystems, integration patterns, APIs, and data flowsStrong understanding of application lifecycle management, release management, service reliability, operational risk, controls, and change governanceProven ability to develop application strategy, build roadmaps, and lead execution across complex platformsSkilled in leading and developing teams and partnering with business leaders to translate priorities into technology outcomesExperience working with business‑critical platforms, vendor‑supported applications, and third-party technology providersStrong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and stakeholder management skills across technical and non‑technical groupsStrong judgment, ownership mindset, and ability to drive results in dynamic environments.Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiencesStrong business acumen with the ability to document and articulate complex concepts to diverse audiencesOutstanding interpersonal and relationship‑building skills with clear and effective verbal and written communicationStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and foster a positive, collaborative environmentAbility to remain adaptable, resilient, and optimistic while modeling behaviors aligned with our culture and Core ValuesAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and OutlookBachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent combination on education and experience required6+ years of experience in technology, including substantial experience in application ownership, application product management, application delivery leadership, or business‑critical platform leadership required4+ years leading complex application initiatives in banking, financial services, or other highly regulated environments requiredMust be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the futureNice-to-haves

3+ years leadership/supervisory experience preferredExperience in core banking, deposits, customer information, account servicing, transaction processing, or related banking application domains preferredExperience with core banking platform modernization, conversion, integration, or major enhancement programs preferredExperience leading cross‑functional teams in agile or hybrid delivery models preferredBenefits

employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance401(k)life insurancepaid vacationpaid personal timecareer developmenteducation assistancevoluntary supplemental benefits