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Salary $125,000 - $150,000 a year job type full-time
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Location: nebraska
Work type: full time regular
Job no: 499536
Categories: information technology, leadership, remote work
Application closes: open until filled
If doing a “good” job has never been good enough for you – let’s talkWe’re searching for someone who strives for excellenceA professional who truly goes above and beyond to exceed expectationsJust being a technology whiz won’t cut itWe need much more:
We need a groundbreaker who can lead our organization through the changes and challenges of lean-agile development.
We need a motivator who can empower teams to excel and aim for their highest level of performance.
We need a collaborator who can reach across our enterprise to build consensus and engage stakeholders.
We need a critical thinker that isn’t satisfied with the status quo and has a bias for action.
And we need an innovator who understands the impact technology can have on a company’s business systems and processes.
As an ism and product owner (po), the individual will act as an enabler for the teams, ultimately responsible for adoption, success, and ongoing improvement of the technology systems and services that the teams enableThis individual is accountable for technical asset stewardship and building strong partnerships with other isms, pos, and team members on the ctp art as well as our internal consumers of the platform.
What you`ll do:
Lead the change – steer the organization toward lean and agile behaviors, habits, and resultsDemonstrating an urgency for change, communicate the need for the change, build a plan for successful change, understand and manage the change process, and address problems as they come upBe a change agent and take a system view of the transformation.
Know the way; emphasize lifelong learning – create an environment that promotes learningEncourage team members to build relationships with customers and suppliers and expose them to other worldviewsStrive to learn and understand new developments in lean, agile, and contemporary management practicesCreate and foster formal and informal groups for learning and improvement (communities of practice).
Develop people - employ a lean leadership style that focuses on developing skills and career paths for team members rather than on being a technical expert or coordinator to tasksCreate a team jointly responsible for successLearn how to solve problems together in a way that develops people’s capabilities and increases their engagement and commitmentRespect people and culture.
Inspire and align with mission; minimize constraints – provide missions and vision, with minimum specific work requirementsEliminate demotivating policies and proceduresUnderstand the power of self-organizing, self-managing teamsCreate a safe environment for learning, growth, and mutual influence.
Decentralize decision-making – establish a decision-making frameworkEmpower others by setting the mission, developing people, and teaching them to problem-solveTake responsibility for making and communicating strategic decisions – those that are infrequent, long lasting, and have significant economies of scaleDecentralize all other decisions.
Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers – create an environment of mutual influenceSupport lean-agile principles and valuesProvide purpose and autonomy; help workers achieve mastery of new and increasing skills.
Provide stewardship of technical asset’s condition and currency through the technology lifecycle of the asset; partnering with the solution lead and product owner on backlog items and prioritiesAccountabilities include the adoption/relevance of the asset, business partner user satisfaction, audit point resolution, license management /acceptable use of the asset, asset procurement and vendor management, contract management, open pages risk owner and compliance.
Create an environment where the facts are always friendlyProviding freedom and safety so individuals and teams are free to innovate, experiment, and even fail on occasionValuing productivity, quality, transparency, and openness over internal politics and/or waste.
Builds strong partnerships within mutual of omaha and with external stakeholders.
Ensures team is following sdlc and quality practicesCoaches team on identifying risks or dependenciesStrong advocate for sustainable paceAssist team with removing impediments.
About you:
3+ years i/s experience or equivalent management experience combined with technical acumen.
Bachelor`s degree in information technology, project management or business; or equivalent experience.
Develops and coaches assigned personnel toward the achievement of career goals and plans while meeting the objectives of the companyFacilitates horizontal development (growth within a given job level) and vertical development (movement of strong performers to the next job level) where applicable.
Selects, trains, and appropriately uses staff resourcesAligns or acquires resources needed to deliver effective resultsBuilds a versatile and flexible organizational unitSuccessfully utilizes contract employees where applicable.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with business partners and suppliersExhibits effective technical/business skills and understanding to conceptually discuss the technologies/processes required to meet customer business requirementsFormalizes, understands, and negotiates customer/supplier prioritiesBalances immediate problems with established tactical/strategic i/s and customer plansSuccessfully understands the impact of technologies on company problems and processesTreats customers with respect, dignity, and appreciationAdds value to customer interactions.
Ensures commitments are met exploiting the appropriate defined architecture and infrastructureEffectively guides and executes project control techniquesGuides development of sound business cases.
Functions as a positive role model, strong coach, and change agentBuilds a team that understands operation, area, and team visions and strategiesMotivates, inspires, energizes, and helps people overcome barriers.
Consults and participates in the development and/or selection of technical solutions as requiredUnderstands concepts associated with the i/s architecture and information services industryUnderstands the impact of technologies on company problems and processesManages the orderly introduction and change of technology to the company.
Proactively seeks new opportunities to creatively apply technology and knowledge within team, area, and division.
Actively supports and understand i/s core processesGuides the operation of the processesMay actively participate in the construction, enhancement, and deployment of core processesSearches for and recommends suggestions for process improvements within team, area and division.
Understand mutual of omaha’s business processesParticipates with management, as requested, to define, review, or modify business processesUnderstands how specified technologies can enable business processes.
Pursues operational excellence and continuous improvement.
You help promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within the department and the larger organizationYou value different ideas and opinionsYou listen courageously and remain curious in all that you do.
You are able to work remotely and have access to high-speed internet.
What we can offer you:
A diverse workplace where associates feel a sense of belonging.
An organization that feels like a small, close-knit community and has the strength of a fortune 500 company.
Tuition reimbursement, training and career development.
Comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare needs.
401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
Competitive pay with an opportunity for incentives for all associates.
Flexible work schedules with a healthy amount of paid time off.
For more information regarding available benefits, please visit our career site.
Estimated salary range: $125,000-$150,000.
Pay commensurate with experience.
Mutual of omaha:
Mutual of omaha serves more than 4.8 million individual product customers and 39,000 employer groupsOur legacy of stability creates an environment where every associate is encouraged to experiment, innovate and grow in their own unique career path.
From day one, you’ll have the tools to be your best self at workHere you’ll do meaningful work and your talents will have a positive impact on peoples’ lives as we help our customers protect what they care about and achieve their financial goals.
Each associate is a unique contributor to creating a diverse, dynamic, thriving and inclusive workplaceWe want you to become engaged … feel a sense of belonging … and contribute to the company’s exceptional future.
Join forces with a company that can amplify your strengths and empower your career.
For inquiries about the position or application process, contact our hr helpline at 1-800-365-1405.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disabilityTo request an accommodation, contact a human resources representative at 1-800-780-0304We are available monday through friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm cst we will reply within 24 hours.
Mutual of omaha and its affiliates are an equal opportunity /affirmative action employerQualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
To all recruitment agencies: we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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