Lead the Enterprise Technology Strategy and Execution as our

Head of IT

In this pivotal role, you'll guide the development and implementation of innovative technology solutions that empower our diverse business units. You'll partner closely with the Board, executive team, and business unit leaders to ensure IT initiatives directly address strategic business needs. As a key liaison, you'll foster strong relationships with industry groups and associations, keeping us at the forefront of technological advancements.

This is your chance to make a significant impact on a unique firm with a multi-company structure offering customized insurance solutions. Your success hinges on understanding the nuances of each business and its goals. You'll then leverage this knowledge to:

Craft a Unified IT Strategy: Develop a holistic plan aligned with the Enterprise's long-term vision. Collaborate with leadership to ensure IT initiatives directly address business objectives. Analyze project feasibility, cost-benefit ratios, data needs, and capital investment for both short and long-term plans.
Champion Innovation: Identify emerging technologies relevant to our businesses. Leverage them to enhance our competitive edge and elevate the customer experience.
Bridge the Gap: Foster strong relationships with business units and ownership. Advocate for the best interests of the Enterprise by communicating the value of IT decisions effectively.
Lead with Vision & Execution: Maintain a focus on the overall strategy while delivering tactical results. Anticipate future needs and establish the strategic direction of IT resources, ensuring they support the evolving needs of varied businesses, customers, and employees.
Drive IT Excellence: Cultivate a culture of accountability within the IT department. Oversee infrastructure, systems, and networks for efficiency, reliability, and security across multiple units.
Build a Winning Team: Lead and develop a high-performing IT team. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement tied to Enterprise goals. Mentor and develop staff to their full potential, utilizing the right mix of in-source and outsourced resources.
Manage Key Relationships: Collaborate with internal departments to identify technology-driven business value opportunities. Influence and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve win-win solutions. Communicate with impact to gain buy-in.
Strategic Vendor Management: Foster and manage relationships with technology vendors and partners. Negotiate contracts effectively and ensure service level agreements are met.

Qualifications & Competencies:

Strategic Architect: You thrive in complex environments with diverse businesses and models. You excel at balancing long-term vision with tactical execution.
Proven Leadership: Your senior IT leadership experience showcases your ability to set goals, manage budgets, and hold teams accountable for results.
Innovation Champion: You possess exceptional leadership skills and a passion for driving innovation within the IT department.
Business Acumen & Communication: You bring a strong blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and outstanding communication skills (written and verbal).
Collaborative Leader: You excel at leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and motivating them to deliver quality work.
Change Agent: You possess the ability to lead and drive positive change, continuously improve processes, and solve complex issues.
Technical Proficiency & Visionary: You have a comprehensive understanding of IT, including hardware, software, and emerging trends. You can develop a technology vision and strategy to guide the future of the Enterprise.
Effective Liaison: You possess strong interpersonal skills to act as a trusted advisor to management and ownership on IT matters.
Compliance & Integrity: You demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior, compliance with regulations (including HIPAA), and hold your team to the same standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science, with a master's degree in business being a plus. They should have at least 10 years of IT experience, preferably with some knowledge of the insurance industry.

Salary: $175,000+ Depending on Experience AW

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