• Job Description

  Req#: 106

  Why We Exist
  At The Trust Company of Tennessee, we believe everyone can live confidently and reach their financial goals. Would you like to be part of a team that works with individuals, families, businesses, and foundations to identify what success looks like and formulate a plan to get there? Come join our team of Wealth Management, Trust, Estate Administration, and Corporate Retirement Plan professionals who proudly help clients achieve their dreams.
  

  
  

  Our Culture
  

  At The Trust Company of Tennessee, we are passionate about fostering a culture where all people feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference. We are committed to doing the right things in the right ways for our clients. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, respect, and confidentiality. We believe in the power of positive relationships built on trust and empathy. We proudly serve our clients and community with purpose and heart.

  
  Core Purpose
  The Director of Information Technology provides strategic and operational leadership across Information Security, IT Operations, and Solutions Analytics to ensure the organization’s technology environment supports long-term business goals. This role oversees the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT systems and services, while driving innovation, strengthening security, optimizing IT operations, and enabling data-driven decision-making throughout the company.

  
  

  Responsibilities

  • Shows a commitment to The Trust Company’s Mission, Core Values, and Client Promise.
  • Develops and manages annual budget for IT to ensure alignment with TTC’s strategic objectives.
  • Provides hands-on leadership to grow a high-performing IT department by fostering collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and championing a service-oriented culture.
  • Partners with senior leadership to develop and prioritize IT strategies that effectively bridge business needs with technology solutions.
  • Serves as a change agent by championing new capabilities, driving innovation, and ensuring successful adoption across the organization.
  • Oversees a service‑focused IT function that supports daily operations while improving efficiency, quality, security, and scalability.
  • Leads project planning and execution, engaging the right resources and ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Ensures IT systems, architecture, and standards remain aligned with the overall IT strategy.
  • Leads the selection, acquisition, and management of technologies, resources, and vendors to ensure IT solutions support business needs and long-term goals.
  • Analyzes business functions and information needs, recommending effective solutions and improvements to the existing infrastructure.
  • Monitors and reports on the performance and effectiveness of IT systems, services, and major initiatives.
  • Keeps leadership informed of significant risks, issues, and progress toward strategic objectives; recommends opportunities for enhancement.
  • Coordinates and completes special projects as assigned.

  
  
  

  Qualifications

  • 5-10 years’ progressive experience in IT management and leadership roles
  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems, programming, computer science or related field, relevant work experience to be considered
  • Project management certification a plus
  • Well-versed in SDLC methodologies and practices
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, VMs, and cloud infrastructure
  • Proven ability to lead the development and implementation of modern enterprise architectures and innovative technology solutions
  • Expert in cloud-based, asset-light solutions (SaaS), including the appropriate degree of focused managed services
  • Results-oriented with impeccable integrity with an emphasis on both individual and team accountability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear accessible language.
  • Significant relationship building skills with a history of heavy interaction with all levels of employees and management
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

• About the company

  TheTrust Company of Tennessee helps individuals, families, business owners and charities make better decisions with money through wealth management, corporate retirement and personal trust services and business succession planning.

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