Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
This is a remote position.
We are conducting a search for a director level talent transformation professional for the it department of a large insurance companyThis position is accountable for the talent and culture growth of the people in itThe it competency function is focused on building effective it teams with a culture that embraces change, growth and developmentThe client wants to be a premier employer for diverse, engaged engineering talent and wants to actively manage the transformation of its people to achieve this.
Key accountabilities of this position include:
Ensuring it talent strategy is aligned with the overall it talent needs and business objectives
Partnering with it product and it operations leaders to align demand needs with labor capacity
Aligning overall labor costs with it’s budget and strategy objectives
Developing the skills and careers of it competency leads who then are accountable for the growth and development of their it workforce
Championing a culture of trust, inclusion, knowledge sharing and innovation across the it and wider organization
This position is responsible for providing strategic direction, vision and leadership to a specific technology functionThis individual will:
Define and drive the strategy for a specific technology function (i.eIt product development, it operations, it competency development)
Collaborate with business and it leaders to align the function strategy to the overall business and it strategy and objectives
Maintain a long-term outlook on industry and technology trends to identify opportunities that align to overall it and business objectives
Leverage data to monitor the effectiveness of the technology function
Coach and develop others to grow talent in the organization
Create a culture of inclusivity, trust and innovation across the it and business community
Strategy
Collaborate with business and it leaders to define objectives and outcomes for the technology function, as well as an execution roadmap to achieve the outcomes
Maintain a forward- looking view of industry trends and how they impact the technology function
Apply modern technical and agility concepts in the development and execution of the it strategy
Leverage data to monitor and report progress on roadmap status and key success measures (i.eImproved business performance, improved it performance, improved people performance, etc.)
Communicate regularly with business and it leaders on the progress of key objectives and initiativesObtain senior leadership guidance and approval as required to advance initiatives.
Work with internal and external partners to ensure availability of the resources required to effectively execute the technical function and strategy
Stakeholder / customer relationship management
Work with key business and technology partners, both internal and external, to better understand and align each other’s objectives, drive stronger relationships and promote mutual success
Provide guidance on key business unit/department initiatives, including technical direction, roadmap definition, risk mitigation, resource and execution approaches, etc.
Apply insights of external customer needs to technical function strategy and roadmaps
Use business performance metrics to frame technology function outcomes
Apply enterprise thinking in decisions and priorities in the best interest of the company
People / organizational leadership
Partner with other it and business leaders to build high functioning teams, ensuring the application of high technical standards and grooming engaged, diverse technical talent
Coach, mentor and develop it leaders and professional staff by infusing a culture of continuous growth and development
Conduct and provide insight into hiring processes, performance reviews, and promotion decisions
Empower teams through inclusive, servant-leader principlesInfluence a culture of trust, transparency and inclusivity throughout the it and business community
Lead cross department or cross-enterprise improvement initiatives
Champion change being driven by other it or business leaders within your teams and functions
Demonstrate commitment to company diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
Function operation & control
Manage budgets and plans to execute effectively on it and business objectives
Develop, implement, and monitor policies, standards and procedures for area of responsibility to ensure quality, security, and legal / regulatory compliance
Leverage data to monitor effectiveness of technology function
Develop plans to adjust plans and processes as needed to increase effectiveness
Oversee resource forecasts to deliver on it and business objectives, providing guidance to cost-effectively align resources to strategic and operational priorities
Manage partnerships with external providers in the execution of technology function
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or information technology, or equivalent trade-off in related professional work experience.
10 + years of experience demonstrating progressively greater managerial responsibilities within large, complex technology or business functions
5+ years of people leadership experience (hiring, compensation planning, performance management, etc.) demonstrating authenticity, transparency and trust
Strong understanding of scaled agile technical delivery, technical operations or technical solutions architecture
Demonstrated ability and experience in developing and maintaining vendor relationships and contract negotiations
Extensive knowledge of the financial services or insurance industry and the various regulations within that space is a plus, but not a requirement
Demonstrated ability to get positive results through collaboration and influence
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills with a keen ability to distill complex analysis into impactful and concise stories.
Benefits
Our client hq is in madison, wi, but this position can be remote, with limited travel requirementsWorking hours will be in central time (cst).
This is a full-time positionOur client will hire and can provide visa support if necessary.
Our client provides exceptional benefits.
Hr / talent management leadership experience, talent transformation, strategy, it services
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
