VP Solutions Architect

We define fintech partnerships. The Bancorp does more than enable payments innovation. We work side by side with clients combining deep expertise with a technology-forward approach to deliver creative practical solutions. We dont settle for whats possible today. We look ahead to whats next helping clients grow and innovate with confidence.

The VP Solutions Architect role is responsible for shaping and delivering strategic initiatives across the FTS Product Management team translating business objectives partner needs regulatory considerations and product priorities into structured executable solutions within The Bancorps regulated environment. This role combines product management insight analytical discipline project leadership and change management to align stakeholders clarify requirements and move complex initiatives from concept through implementation.

Working closely with Product Management Risk Compliance Legal Operations Technology Sales and partner-facing teams this position establishes direction strengthens governance and supports scalable product and program delivery. The VP Solutions Architect drives accountability documentation and decision-making practices that enable effective execution risk awareness and partner-focused outcomes.

1. Strategic Solution Design and Product Alignment
   • Translates strategic priorities business needs and partner objectives into actionable product requirements internal deliverables and implementation plans.
   • Designs practical scalable solutions that support product management priorities strategic initiatives process improvements and partner program needs.
   • Evaluates initiative scope business impact operational dependencies risk considerations and implementation complexity to support informed decision-making.
   • Partners with Product Management leadership to advance the strategic agenda and align initiatives with organizational priorities.
2. Initiative Execution and Cross-Functional Delivery
   • Leads and coordinates strategic initiatives across Product Management Risk Compliance Legal Operations Technology and other stakeholder groups.
   • Develops project plans timelines action items and dependency tracking to support timely delivery of key initiatives.
   • Tracks decisions risks issues and deliverables to ensure accountability transparency and effective execution across multiple workstreams.
   • Facilitates meetings working sessions and status updates to maintain momentum resolve obstacles and drive decisions.
3. Stakeholder Alignment and Change Enablement
   • Builds alignment among cross-functional stakeholders by clarifying objectives roles requirements timelines and decision points.
   • Influences team members and business partners to support strategic priorities adopt new processes and execute against shared goals.
   • Communicates complex concepts clearly to senior leaders product teams operational stakeholders and partner-facing teams.
   • Supports organizational change by identifying adoption needs coordinating implementation activities and reinforcing consistent execution practices.
4. Governance Risk and Compliance Coordination
   • Guides initiatives through internal governance and approval processes in coordination with Risk Compliance Legal Operations and Technology stakeholders.
   • Ensures solutions align with approved product structures internal frameworks policies procedures and regulatory expectations.
   • Identifies risks control considerations and operational impacts early in the initiative lifecycle and drives timely escalation or resolution.
   • Supports audits exams and regulatory inquiries by gathering documentation coordinating responses and ensuring timely follow-through.
5. Product Lifecycle Documentation and Continuous Improvement
   • Supports new product product enhancement and strategic initiative execution from concept through implementation and post-launch optimization.
   • Evaluates change requests documents business and operational impacts and guides changes through governance and implementation processes.
   • Monitors initiative outcomes stakeholder feedback and execution effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement.
   • Recommends enhancements to product management practices workflows documentation and cross-functional coordination.
   • Develops and maintains product documentation requirements governance materials approval artifacts and implementation records.
   • Maintains centralized documentation and knowledge repositories within SharePoint to support transparency consistency and audit readiness.
   • Creates clear materials that help stakeholders understand initiative scope decisions risks dependencies and expected outcomes.
   • Performs other related duties as assigned.

• • Bachelors degree in business or a related field or an equivalent combination of experience.
  • 8 years of experience in financial services fintech banking products product management strategic initiatives or related business functions.
  • 5 years of product management project management program management or solutions delivery experience in a financial services environment.
  • Experience supporting strategic initiatives product launches product enhancements or partner program execution in a regulated environment.
  • Strong project management skills including planning dependency management issue tracking meeting facilitation and stakeholder communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence organizational change align cross-functional teams and drive execution against a strategic agenda.
  • Working knowledge of bank risk management frameworks and cross-functional stakeholder roles including Risk Compliance Legal Operations and Technology.
  • Solid understanding of product development lifecycles governance processes implementation practices and operational controls.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into practical actionable solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage audiences at all levels and present complex topics clearly.
  • Ability to operate independently in a self-managed team environment while maintaining strong collaboration across teams.
  • Occasional travel required.
  • Demonstrates strong motivation accountability and resilience in pursuing goals delivering high-quality results and continuously improving performance.
  • Demonstrates the ability and willingness to learn and use approved artificial intelligence tools to improve productivity decision-making and work quality while keeping use compliant with company policies.

Travel Expectations

• • Occasional travel (a few times per quarter as needed).

What Success Looks Like

• • Strategic initiatives are clearly scoped documented and advanced through governance with timely decisions clear ownership and effective stakeholder alignment.
  • Product enhancements partner program changes and strategic initiatives move from concept through implementation with disciplined planning reduced ambiguity and minimized rework.
  • Cross-functional teams understand objectives requirements dependencies risks timelines and decision points.
  • Risk compliance legal operational and technology considerations are identified early escalated appropriately and incorporated into execution plans.
  • Documentation approval artifacts and SharePoint repositories remain current accessible and audit-ready.
  • Audits exams and regulatory inquiries are supported with accurate documentation coordinated responses and timely follow-through.
  • Product management workflows governance practices and implementation processes improve through stakeholder feedback post-launch learning and consistent execution standards.

Why This Role Matters

The VP Solutions Architect helps The Bancorp turn fintech partnership strategy into disciplined execution. By connecting product priorities partner needs regulatory expectations and operational realities this role strengthens the way strategic initiatives are designed governed and delivered.

In a regulated financial services environment effective solution design requires more than project coordination. It requires clear requirements strong stakeholder alignment early risk identification reliable documentation and consistent execution practices. This role supports scalable product and program delivery while helping teams move faster make better decisions and maintain the governance discipline required to support clients partners and the business with confidence.

This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of five days from the date it was posted.

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