Senior Director Mobile and Online Platforms
Charlotte
Saturday, 06 June 2026
At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. In office role - Ally work locations are: Charlotte NC, Detroit MI, Dresher PA, or Lewisville TX - The Senior Director of Mobile & Online Banking Platforms is responsible for defining and delivering the bank’s digital channel strategy across mobile and web. This leader owns the end-to-end customer experience, ensuring seamless, secure, and intuitive interactions that drive engagement, retention, and growth. This role sits at the intersection of product, technology, operations, and risk—leading cross-functional teams to modernize digital capabilities, accelerate innovation, and position digital channels as the primary interface for customer relationships. The Senior Director will also own the customer communication strategy across digital channels, including alerts, push notifications, and in-app messaging—ensuring timely, relevant, and personalized interactions that drive engagement and proactive servicing. A key focus of the role is expanding self-service capabilities and improving digital containment, enabling customers to resolve issues quickly within mobile and online platforms. This includes reducing call center volume, increasing first-contact resolution through digital channels, and delivering clear, actionable communications that anticipate customer needs and minimize friction. The Senior Director will play a critical role in shaping the bank’s digital roadmap, leveraging data-driven insights, emerging technologies, and strategic partnerships to deliver best-in-class experiences. The Work Itself Strategy & Vision. Define and execute a comprehensive strategy for mobile and online banking aligned to enterprise goals. Establish digital channels as a primary driver of customer acquisition, engagement, and deepening. Identify emerging trends, technologies, and partnerships to enhance competitive positioning. Product & Experience Leadership. Own the end-to-end digital customer journey across onboarding, authentication, servicing, and money movement. Drive continuous improvement in usability, speed, and personalization across platforms. Champion a customer-first mindset, with a focus on intuitive design and frictionless experiences. Engineering & Delivery Partnership. Partner with Technology to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-performing platforms. Oversee roadmap execution, release management, and platform stability (uptime, latency, performance)Lead modernization efforts including API enablement, cloud adoption, and platform simplification. Growth, Engagement & Analytics. Define and manage KPIs (e.g., DAU/ MAU, conversion, retention, feature adoption)Leverage analytics, experimentation, and personalization to drive digital engagement. Optimize digital channels to reduce cost-to-serve and increase self-service adoption. Payments & Core Capabilities. Oversee digital experiences for payments and money movement (e.g., transfers, bill pay, P 2 P, card controls)Ensure alignment with evolving customer expectations for speed, transparency, and control. Risk, Fraud & Compliance. Partner with Risk, Fraud, and Compliance to embed secure, compliant experiences (e.g., authentication, Reg E, data privacy)Balance risk mitigation with a seamless customer experience. Customer Support & Servicing. Define and execute a digital-first customer communication strategy across alerts, notifications, and in-app messaging. Expand self-service capabilities (e.g., chat, dispute management, FAQs, guided flows) to improve resolution speed. Drive digital containment and reduce call center volume through proactive, clear, and contextual customer communications. Leadership & Stakeholder Management. Lead and develop high-performing product and digital teams. Influence senior stakeholders across Product, Technology, Operations, Marketing, and Risk. Establish strong governance, prioritization, and funding models for digital initiatives The Skills You Bring Minimum Qualifications 12 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience High School Diploma of GED equivalent. Preferred Qualifications 10 years of experience in digital product management, with a focus on mobile and online platforms within financial services or fintech. Proven track record of leading large-scale digital platforms and delivering measurable business outcomes. Strong understanding of mobile (iOS/ Android) and web technologies, architecture, and development lifecycles. Deep knowledge of digital banking capabilities including payments, onboarding, authentication, and servicing. Experience with data-driven product management, including analytics, A/ B testing, and KPI ownership. Working knowledge of regulatory and risk considerations (e.g., fraud prevention, authentication, data privacy, Reg E)Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence across complex organizations. Strong strategic thinking, execution discipline, and communication skills. Experience with modern digital tools and platforms (e.g., APIs, cloud, personalization engines, engagement platforms)Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred#LI-Hybrid