Sr Manager Technology

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?
Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.
While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $169,200.00-$206,700.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $131,800.00 - $244,400.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS

Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.  Employees have access to disability and AD&D insurance.  We also offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to eligible employees.  Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan.  Newly hired employees accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis based on hours worked (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year) and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional details regarding BECU Benefits can be found here.

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

Imagine leading a team where innovation, strategic thinking, and cutting-edge technology intersect. As our Senior Manager of Technology, you’ll be at the forefront of BECU’s digital transformation journey — modernizing platforms, aligning tech initiatives with business goals, and fostering a culture of agility and growth.

This role is about more than overseeing delivery — it’s about inspiring teams, unlocking innovation, and driving efficiency that directly improves the experience of both our members and associates. If you're passionate about leading with purpose and excited to define the future of our technology, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.  For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Bridge Business and Tech: Partner closely with stakeholders to align technology strategies with evolving business objectives and member needs.
• Lead with Vision: Develop and own technology roadmaps that support enterprise goals in cloud, data, APIs, DevOps, and platform modernization.
• Drive Delivery Excellence: Manage engineering teams and technical delivery across both strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Inspire and Grow Talent: Mentor a high-performing team with a focus on ownership, agility, and professional development. Conduct regular performance evaluations and coaching.
• Champion Agile Practices: Integrate Agile methodologies into workflows, ensuring alignment between business priorities and delivery teams.
• Elevate Engineering Standards: Improve practices across the software development lifecycle including quality, automation, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Coordinate with Architecture, DBE, PMO, and business stakeholders to ensure scalable and cohesive solutions.
• Oversee Strategic Planning: Contribute to the annual operating plan and governance activities, while managing financials, vendor contracts, and technology investments.
• Spot Innovation Opportunities: Stay ahead of tech trends, identify market innovations, and drive continuous improvement and optimization within your team.

This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• The chance to shape and lead BECU’s platform modernization strategy.
• A team-first, collaborative culture where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.
• Career growth opportunities into Director-level leadership and beyond.
• Direct impact on BECU’s digital transformation and member experience.
• A highly visible leadership role driving innovation in consumer and mortgage lending technology.
• The support of a tech-forward, people-first organization with the flexibility to balance life and work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of people leadership experience in a technology setting.
• 5+ years of IT experience with deep expertise in application design, software development, and solution architecture.
• Experience building technology platforms and managing delivery teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale technology initiatives in financial services, especially in lending products such as mortgage, auto loans, personal loans, and credit cards.
• Proven success managing platform implementations, migrations, and integrations in regulated environments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced or technical certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, PMP, SAFe) degree preferred.
• Experience communicating technical design with product and business teams.
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum practices and DevOps delivery models.
• Strong technical acumen in software engineering, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, release management, and infrastructure as code.
• Passion for developing high-performance teams, fostering innovation, and driving continuous improvement. 

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU.

Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now.

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EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.