The Opportunity What you will do -
- Develop and execute a comprehensive vision and strategy for our core insurance platforms, aligning with overall business goals and technology roadmaps.
- Lead the transformation of our core platforms, including the migration from legacy systems to modern, cloud-based solutions, with a focus on Guidewire and other SaaS applications.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the implementation, configuration, and integration of Guidewire PolicyCentre, and ClaimCentre, as well as other relevant insurance systems in the ecosystem.
- Drive transformational initiatives from initial concept and business case development through successful delivery and adoption.
- Partner with business leaders across Underwriting, Claims, Policy Administration, and other functions to understand their needs and translate them into robust and scalable platform capabilities.
- Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers, and business systems analysts, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure the effective delivery of services and solutions from external partners.
- Oversee the development and adherence to platform standards, best practices, and security protocols.
- Ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of core platforms, implementing proactive monitoring and optimization strategies.
- Manage the platform budget and ensure cost-effective delivery of solutions.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in the insurance and platform space, identifying opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
Job Qualifications What you bring to the table: Required:
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Bachelors Degree and 10 or more years of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
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5 or more years of leadership experience
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A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles within the Property and Casualty (P\&C) insurance industry.
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Deep understanding of both Commercial and Personal Lines insurance processes and data models.
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Extensive experience with Guidewire platform implementation, configuration, and integration (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter and ClaimCenter).
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Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale technology transformation initiatives, including legacy system modernization and cloud migrations.
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Significant experience with SaaS-based enterprise applications and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
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Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into actionable technology roadmaps and solutions.
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Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
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Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
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Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships effectively.
Preferred:
- Experience with data migration and integration strategies for complex enterprise systems.
- Knowledge of DevOps and Agile methodologies.
- Familiarity with insurance industry regulations and compliance requirements.
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