Team Leader - SAN Team

Position Details

Who We Are

We’re the #1 online mortgage lender in America, closing loans in all 50 states, and we’ve grown to be one of the largest full-service residential mortgage lenders in the country. There’s a simple reason we’ve won the J.D. Power Award for Highest Client Satisfaction four years in a row: We care about the people we work with. If you’re tired of a stuffy, bureaucratic workplace then you’ll be delighted to find something different. We strive to create a creative, fun and collaborative environment you simply won’t find anywhere else. We've been on Computerworld's "Top Places to Work in IT" for nine years running, hitting #1 in 2013 and have been named to Fortune's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the past 11 years, ranking as high as #2.

What You'll Do/Need

A Team Leader leads a focused team of technology professionals to deliver sound technical solutions. The Team Leader's largest client is their team. They provide the tools and training to help the team succeed and grow. The Team Leader will facilitate the communication between the business and their team to help set and follow through with priorities. They set the direction for the team.  In this role the Team Leader may focus half of their time on using their technical expertise and the other half on growing and developing their team members. The Storage Team is responsible for high availability SAN and backup environment in an increasingly fast-paced and growing environment. Responsibilities Vision Create a clear vision for team Align team vision with technology team visions Able to clearly communicate vision with team Identify and set specific measurable goals for team members Presence Present a positive image Exhibit patience, humor and compassion when interacting with others Maintain a confident and enthusiastic demeanor Adaptability Ability to adapt to changing environments Looking for new technologies that will meet business needs in the future Demonstrate curiosity, open mindedness and tenacity Deep Thinking Dig deep to uncover causes to problems and identify the most effective solution Seek common ground and settle disputes equitably Make good decisions in a timely manner, often with incomplete information Personal Growth Utilize feedback received from others to develop personal leadership skills Actively work to continuously improve Anticipate challenges and adjust schedule appropriately Talent Development Set high personal standards for performance Proactively initiates, develops and maintains effective working relationships with team members Recognize strengths and weaknesses of each team member Provide feedback to team members on performance Participate in formal reviews and coach improvement Communication Promote active listening Organize and facilitates effective meetings Ensure written communication is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional Recognize and use the appropriate communication method Technical Maintain technical expertise Transfer technical knowledge to team members Manage budgetary concerns and make recommendations on purchases Business Knowledge Anticipate business needs before they arise and present solutions Establish clear expectations with the business and effectively communicates when situations change Requirements Two years of IT or mortgage work experience or equivalent experience with an understanding of  a specific area of technology Understand complex total cost of ownership (TCO) models to drive cost down and improve efficiencies on the storage platform Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills Three or more years of experience as a team leader Three or more years of leading Storage/SAN/Backup Teams Five or more years of supporting Storage/Backup Environment

What You'll Get

Excellent benefits package that includes a 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision, and much more Opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs, including personal empowerment coaching, leadership training and ongoing personal growth training Other incentives, contests and rewards, including trips, event tickets, cash prizes and more Why We're Different Corporate politics not your strong suit? The anti-corporate culture of Quicken Loans gives our team members the initiative to build solutions together and grow both personally and professionally. At Quicken Loans, we’re in the business of putting roofs over our clients’ heads, but we certainly aren’t putting ceilings on our team members’ careers.  If you’re interested in working in a place with a philosophy that’s truly different, apply today. Quicken Loans is an equal opportunity employer.  Apply for This Position