Director, IT Application Development

*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent full time role*

A prestigious company is on the search for a Director, IT Application Development. This Director must have experience with insurance background and preferably in P&C insurance. They will have a budget and will drive technology mature architecture. They need to have experience with Java, Linux/Windows, DevOps, Agile, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the production support team to properly identify severity and urgency of incidents in a way that minimizes business interruptions and maximizes company's ability to serve our policy holders.
• Review scope/requirement documents for system changes/issues/enhancements and provide guidance to team when needed.
• Ensure the organization achieves, and maintains exceptional levels of software quality.
• Mature the architecture for future technical growth as well as focus on automation capabilities for improved speed to market
• Develop and manage a yearly personnel and IT Budget including periodic forecasting and communications.
• Develop excellent understanding of business stakeholder's needs and specific requirements around Claims, Underwriting, Billing, Finance and other support organizations such as Agency Management, Product and Risk Management.
• Maintain regular interactions with business stakeholders to ensure a unified technology roadmap that considers new product implementations as well as production support, System Maintenance, and Technology Initiatives
• Serve as the main contact for managing core system vendor relationship in regards to system functionality and data.
• Develop and manage talent
• Oversee critical projects and provide leadership oversight to Direct Reports and team members to ensure successful execution.
• Develop and manage a yearly personnel and IT Budget including periodic forecasting and communications.
• Participate in budget process and create and maintain budget for department and team.
• Focus on Continuous Improvement

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Experience: At least 5-7 Years of technology and/or BA experience, preferably with a P&C insurance carrier.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Working experience in Insurance policy administration platforms desirable.
• At least 10 years of experience in IT related management positions, with a demonstrated record of career advancement as indicated by increasing levels of responsibility.
• At least 5 years of experience in a project/program management position.
• Experience in hosting services and Servers; local and wide-area networks, and Web-based computing platforms.
• Experience with Agile Software Delivery - Experience in Product Management desirable.
• Experience automated testing tools highly desirable.