Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division · 3 months ago
Supervisor of Business Applications
Walnut Creek, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$148K/yr - $186K/yr
5+ years expBerkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is seeking a Supervisor for their IT Business Applications team. The role involves overseeing application analysts, ensuring efficient business applications, and collaborating with various business units to enhance systems and processes.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Business Applications team, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and reliable performance of applications
Oversees the configuration, implementation, and support of business applications, ensuring they align with organizational needs and objectives
Manages incident response and troubleshooting for application issues, working with internal teams and vendors as necessary to resolve problems
Ensures proper documentation of business processes, system configurations, and changes to applications
Works closely with IT leadership to develop and execute strategies for application development, support, and optimization
Maintains relations with third-party vendors and manages contracts related to business applications
Leads efforts to improve application performance, security, and compliance with organizational policies and industry standards
Provides mentorship and guidance to application analysts, fostering skill development and career growth within the team
Stays current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices related to business applications and makes recommendations for their implementation
Supervises the development, enhancement, and maintenance of business-critical applications supporting financial operations such as Accounting, Risk Management, and Treasury
Ensures applications are performing optimally and addresses any performance issues, bugs, or enhancement requests in a timely manner
Collaborates with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translates them into technical specifications for new applications or enhancements to existing ones
Coordinates application upgrades, migrations, and system integrations, to enhance performance, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
Acts as a key liaison between business users, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure that applications meet the needs of the organization and align with business goals
Facilitates communication between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project timelines, deliverables, and expectations
Works closely with other IT managers and teams to ensure successful integration of business applications with other enterprise systems
Supports initiatives to continuously improve and optimize the performance, functionality, and reliability of business applications
Evaluates new technologies, tools, and practices that can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Business Applications team
Stays updated on industry trends, software advancements, and best practices in application management and cloud technologies
Supervises business applications across various environments, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud systems
Works with the infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure that application environments are stable, secure, and meet business performance expectations
Supports the transition of applications from on-premises environments to cloud or hybrid architectures, working closely with senior IT leadership on cloud migration strategies
Ensures proper governance and performance monitoring for applications in all environments, proactively identifying areas for optimization
Ensures that all business applications comply with industry regulations and internal security standards, including SOX, PCI-DSS, and other financial sector regulations
Works with the Cybersecurity Team to ensure applications are secured against potential threats and vulnerabilities
Develops and implements procedures for regular audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery plans for critical applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required
A minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in the implementation, configuration, and support of business applications with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve application issues
Prior experience in managing or supervising teams responsible for application development or related area within IT a plus
Strong technical understanding of business applications, ERP systems, CRM platforms, or other enterprise-level solutions
Familiarity with application integration, data management, and workflow automation
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions
Strong organizations skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements such as SOX and PCI-DSS
Preferred
Prior experience in the financial services industry and with DevOps tools/practices high preferred
Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and/or Project Management (PMP, Agile) highly preferred
Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Work From Home Program (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)
Modern Office Setting
Free On-Site Fitness Facility
Free downtown shuttle route
Two-minute walk from Walnut Creek BART Station
Three-minute car ride from CA-24 and I-680
Free On-Site Garage Parking
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Retirements Savings Match
Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Savings Accounts
Paid Community Volunteer Day
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program
Company
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division
Financial Strength and Integrity With more than 50 years in business, BHHC has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast.
501-1000 employees
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