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Sr. Director, Application Strategy & Transformation (on-site Omaha, NE)

First National Bank of Omaha
vision insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
Feb 24, 2026
At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story-and we're committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization's success. Summary of the Job: The Application Transformation Leader partners with business and technology leaders to shape the IT and Application strategy, ensuring technology decisions align with standards and practices for Core Modernization and M&A activity. The role establishes early direction, makes key application decisions, and then transitions execution to the appropriate domain aligned product, platform, and engineering teams. This role combines deep application and financial systems expertise with strong relationship and communication skills to ensure technology decisions are aligned to business strategy and outcomes. About This Role: Primary Responsibilities Core system modernization direction/strategy. Application-focused M&A due diligence and integration strategy. Business partnership and executive stakeholder alignment. Clear transition from strategy to execution. Key Accountabilities Business Partnership Act as a trusted technology partner to business leaders. Translate business strategy and M&A objectives into clear application direction. Build strong relationships to enable timely, well-informed decisions. Communicate complex technology topics in business-relevant terms. Partners with Banking / Partnership leaders and strategy teams to ensure alignment between strategic roadmap and inorganic growth opportunities (i.e. branch strategy working group). Application & Core Modernization Partner with Architects and otherdomain experts to define the target-state application landscape aligned to business capabilities. Lead application portfolio decisions: retain, retire, refactor, replace. Ensure solutionsfollow establish modernization patterns and guardrails (API-first, cloud-native). Guide core modernization approaches (decouple, renovate, replace). Definemodernizationsequencing and interim-state architectures. Transition execution to product, platform, and engineering leaders. Mergers & Acquisitions Accountable fortechnology andapplication-focused technical due diligence. Assess application overlap, financial systems complexity, and readiness. Define Day 0 / Day 1 / Day 100 application strategies. Set integration and application consolidation direction. Lead theTechnologyWork Streamto Legal Day 1, then transition post-close execution to long-term owners. The Ideal Candidate for This Role: Qualifications Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems,Information Technologyor related field / experience. 10+ yearsof experience withapplication developmentandmodernization. Experience with acquisition integrationis preferred. Knowledge of financial applications and solutions (core banking, payments, lending, digital). Experience with cloud-native architectures, APIs, and integration patterns. Proven track record of leading platform transformation and business-aligned technology strategies Strong ability to communicate complex technology strategies in clear, business-relevant terms tobusiness leadersand stakeholders. Key interfaces Product Leadership PMO/IMO Business Leadership IT Leadership Information Security LRC Vendors Key Competencies Strategic Technology Leadership:Aligns enterprise platforms andbusiness segmentstrategies to long-term business goals. Operational Excellence and Risk Management:Ensures resilient, secure, and efficient technology performance across systems. Business Partnership and Influence:Collaborates effectively withleadersacross both business andtechnologyfunctions. Innovation and Platform Modernization:Identifies and integrates emerging technologies that drive scale and value. Talent Development:Builds and mentors high-performingtechnologyteams;developsleadershipsuccessors. Vendor and Investment Governance:Oversees investment decisions and vendor partnerships that advancesegmentplatform capabilities. Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship. Compensation: Compensation range (base pay): $158,696.00-$269,783.00 This role may have a specific starting pay within this range. Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level. Work Environment: It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs. Benefits Overview: We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k, With Matching Contributions Time Off Programs Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care Employee Banking Growth Opportunities Tuition Assistance Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/. For additional information regarding compensation and benefits, e-mail FNBO at TAGAdmin@fnni.com. 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