Society Insurance · 2 weeks ago
Vice President-Information Technology
Fond du Lac, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expSociety Insurance is seeking a Vice President-Information Technology to join our executive team. This role provides strategic technology leadership while balancing operational excellence through innovative technology solutions and supports the professional development of the team through coaching and mentoring.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Develops and executes IT 3-5 year road map and strategy, aligned with mutual company values and business objectives
In collaboration with the business, partners in various transformation initiatives across underwriting, claims, distribution, and customer service
Serves as technology advisor to CEO, executive leadership, and Board of Directors
Champions innovation while maintaining operational stability and risk management
Partners with the Enterprise Agility Office (EAO) to drive the planning processes that evaluates existing technology, information systems, and staffing. Research new solutions and technologies and recommend changes
With assistance from Vendor Risk Management (VRM), manages vendor relationships, negotiates technology contracts, and ensures effective stewardship of IT budgets and investments
Facilitates communication between staff, management, vendors, and other resources within the organization to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement when aligning technology solutions to business needs
Serves as a role model in ethical behavior, is aware of the “role model” implications both internal and external to the organization. Models the moral tone for the organization and maintains a high level of professional competence, corporate values, and policies
Supports an environment that is transparent and open, where others are encouraged to achieve, in which new ideas surface easily, favorable change is embraced, and where leadership abilities are recognized and encouraged whenever discovered
Coaches and develops high potential employees through superior talent development plans
Oversees data warehousing, network infrastructure, data centers, and cloud services
Leads modernization initiatives, including system upgrades, implementation of scalable and reliable platforms, cloud migration strategies, and mobile/digital engagement channels
Ensures system reliability, availability, disaster recovery, and performance for mission-critical operations
Establishes technology standards and architectural principles
Implements IT governance framework and controls
Ensures integration architecture and API management
Guides technology decisions across the organization
Collaborates in the development of the enterprise data strategy and governance frameworks
Ensures data quality, integrity, accessibility, and supports regulatory reporting and data retention/e-discovery
In conjunction with the Chief Actuary, evaluates and integrates advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, and IoT for business improvement and competitive advantage
Establishes and maintains comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, and controls
Manages cyber risk assessment, vulnerability management, incident response, and business continuity planning
Implements identity/access management and third-party vendor security assessments
Ensures compliance with state insurance regulations, SOC 2, ISO, NAIC data security model law, and manages cyber insurance
Mitigates risks and addresses obstacles as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology (IT), computer science, or related degree
Minimum 15 years of experience as an IT professional working with progressively increasing responsibilities with at least 10 years of experience managing people
A broad knowledge of information systems operations including, but not limited to application development, network systems, project management and technology support
Leadership experience, including the ability to effect change and motivate people
Conceptual understanding of the P&C Insurance Industry and related business processes
Experience working within an agile framework
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred
Master's degree highly desirable
Prior experience serving in a Chief Information Security Officer role highly desirable
Prior experience leading through a business transformation highly desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package : Salary with bonus plan; health, dental, life, and vision insurance
Retirement : Traditional or Roth 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan PLUS Profit-Sharing Plan
Work-Life Balance : Company-paid holidays; flexible scheduling; PTO; telecommuting options
Education : Career Coaching; company-paid courses; student loan and tuition reimbursement
Community : Charitable Match; paid volunteer time; team sponsorships
Wellness : Employee Assistance Program; wellness initiatives/rewards; health coaching; and more
Company
Society Insurance
Society Insurance has been a leading niche insurance carrier since 1915.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Reeves
Chief Operating Officer
Laura Coombs CAP, ACEA, TA
Executive Assistant to CEO
Recent News
2022-03-17
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