SBLI · 1 month ago
IT PAS Platform Leader
Woburn, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expSBLI is seeking an IT Policy Administration Platform Leader to own and lead their next-generation Policy Administration System (PAS) platform. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for the technical and operational leadership of the PAS platform, ensuring its stability, scalability, and alignment with SBLI's business strategy.
FamilyInsuranceLife Insurance
Hiring Manager
Amy Nickerson
Responsibilities
Own the PAS platform as a strategic enterprise system, accountable for stability, scalability, and long-term evolution
Serve as the primary IT leader for PAS-related initiatives, enhancements, and modernization efforts
Ensure the platform aligns with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives
Lead platform delivery activities including configuration, integration, data migration support, testing coordination, and release management
Partner with vendors and internal teams to deliver platform capabilities on time and within expectations
Balance out-of-the-box capabilities with configuration and customization decisions, focusing on maintainability and cost control
Lead and develop a team of approximately five engineers, analysts, and platform specialists
Set clear goals, priorities, and expectations for the team
Coach team members to grow both technically and professionally
Ensure the team operates effectively in an Agile or hybrid delivery model
Oversee integrations between PAS and surrounding systems (e.g., finance, underwriting, claims, commissions, document management)
Ensure data flows, interfaces, and dependencies are well-designed, documented, and reliable
Act as a key IT partner to Product, Operations, and Business stakeholders
Participate in governance forums, architectural reviews, and planning sessions
Provide clear communication on platform health, risks, and roadmap
Ensure production stability, performance monitoring, and incident response processes are in place
Partner with infrastructure, security, and support teams to meet availability, security, and compliance requirements
Drive continuous improvement in platform operations and delivery practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field
8+ years of experience in IT, with significant experience supporting or delivering core enterprise platforms
3+ years of experience leading technical teams or platform-focused teams
Experience working on large, complex systems involving configuration, rules engines, integrations, and data-intensive workflows
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile and hybrid delivery models
Proven ability to work with external vendors and internal stakeholders
Excellent communication skills — able to translate between technical and business audiences
Ability to work hybrid office schedule - three days in office including mandatory Wednesdays
Preferred
Experience with insurance or financial services systems (policy administration, billing, claims, underwriting, etc.)
Background as a senior engineer, architect, or technical lead prior to moving into management
Experience leading platform modernization or replacement initiatives
Comfort operating in environments with multiple dependencies and competing priorities
Company
SBLI
SBLI is an insurance company that offers family life insurance services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Paul Pennelli
VP of Marketing
Recent News
2025-06-20
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