Under the direction of the President, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) will develop, plan, and implement an information technology (IT) strategy that meets the company’s business needs, delivers optimal return on investment, and maintains utmost security. The CIO will consistently keep up-to-date with advancements in the field and strategically lead the department and the company’s IT initiatives to facilitate the success of the business.

Essential Functions

Directs and oversees projects and assignments within the Information Technology (IT) department
Selects and implements suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and assists in optimizing strategic benefits
Collaborates with members of the executive team to identify ways IT can assist the company in achieving business and financial goals
Identifies new IS developments and technologies; anticipates resulting organizational modifications
Ensures IT and network infrastructure adequately support the company’s computing, data processing, and communications needs
Develops and implements the IT budget
Communicates goals, projects, and timelines of the company to the department; plans ways to execute those goals within the department
Establishes long-term IT needs and plans and develops strategies for developing systems and acquiring software and hardware necessary to meet those needs
Assists as top-level contact for end users in determining IT requirements and/or solutions
Ensures compliance with government regulations that apply to systems operations
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
Oversees all IT team members
Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Proven experience as CIO or similar managerial role with 5+ years of experience in the P & C insurance industry
Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
A strong strategic and business mindset
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
BSc/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MSc/MA will be preferred
Excellent ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals
Excellent managerial skills

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of Property and Casualty Insurance
Knowledge of all aspects of corporate technology including
- Operating systems
- Document management
- Printing solutions
- Cyber security and infrastructure
- Telephony solutions
- Experience with applications designed to interface with customers

Physical Conditions/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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