Systems Analysis Manager

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. • Full-time • Remote (US) • 3w ago

Connexus Credit Union - Who We Are:

Serving members across all 50 states, Connexus Credit Union is a member-focused cooperative that is proud to return profits to member-owners through high yields for checking accounts and deposit products, as well as competitive rates on our loans. We are a remote first employer with the majority of our employees residing in the upper Midwest.

As an employer we foster collaboration and high performance to achieve excellence. We holistically care for and develop our employees to thrive personally and professionally. We are proud to share our success with our employees and those we serve.

Connexus offers an Amazing Benefits package:

25 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays
16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
401K Retirement with up to 6% employer match
Excellent Health, Dental, Vision insurance, including multiple plan options
Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
Employer paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement from $4,000 - $7,000 per calendar year
Robust Learning and Development program that includes an annual professional development stipend

Responsibilities:

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Systems Analysts responsible for ensuring enterprise applications are designed, built, and adapted to meet business needs.
Serve as a technical project leader for large-scale modernization, integration, and core readiness initiatives.
Define and maintain a systems roadmap aligned with enterprise modernization priorities and Connexus strategy, including core transformation, cloud migration, and digital enablement
Partner with IT leadership, the EPMO, and business stakeholders to scope, resource, and execute application and systems projects.
Evaluate emerging technologies and propose system modernization opportunities that improve scalability, interoperability, and resiliency.
Oversee vendor and partner relationships to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Lead the team responsible for designing, configuring, integrating, and testing enterprise systems across core, lending, payments, digital, and member service platforms.
Guide the development of system specifications, data mappings, and interface designs to support modernization and integration initiatives.
Ensure compatibility and interoperability among vendor solutions and in-house applications; identify and mitigate integration risks.
Oversee system upgrades, conversions, and migrations, coordinating closely with business partners and IT operations to minimize disruption.
Drive automation and process optimization through thoughtful use of APIs, middleware, and data transformation.
Lead and mentor a team of Systems Analysts focused on supporting project delivery, technical design, and post-implementation stabilization.
Manage team workload, project assignments, and timelines to align with enterprise priorities and modernization goals.
Foster collaboration with Business Analysts, QA, Developers, and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless handoffs between functional and technical streams.
Play a key role in Core Readiness, ensuring that existing applications, data structures, and integrations are documented, stable, and optimized ahead of core conversion.
Conduct gap assessments and lead remediation plans for legacy systems and interfaces.
Establish governance standards for systems documentation, testing, and change control.
Use metrics and KPIs to monitor system performance, issue trends, and delivery quality; report regularly to leadership.
Champion continuous improvement across systems and delivery processes.
Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies clearly to IT leadership and business stakeholders.
Participate in technology steering committees, project reviews, and cross-departmental planning sessions.
Comply with all Federal Regulations as they pertain to the job duties, including BSA.

Position Requirements:

This position is Remote.
Bachelor’s Degree, or commensurate experience is Required.
8+ years of prior experience supporting roles such as Operational Management, System Analysis, Product Management, Systems Implementation is Required.
1+ years of experience as a People Leader is Required.
Prior experience working within financial services or credit union operations is Required.
Prior experience and in-depth knowledge within enterprise application ecosystems (core systems, LOS/AOS, CRM, ECM, payments, and digital platforms) is Required.
Strong understanding of API-driven integrations, middleware technologies, and data exchange methods is Required.