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This position will primarily be responsible for supporting the strategic initiative and creating technical roadmaps to implement new life & annuity products on a policy administrative systemProvides applied leadership for the “lift & shift” of l&a administrative systemLead a team of employees and managed resources to implement the new platform, integrate with existing and upgraded internal systems, and ensure all facets of a pas are accounted for in the roadmap.
Job description
Responsibilities
Stand up a core life or annuity policy administration system or perform a “lift and shift” of l&a application administration systems as part of the acquisition of an insurer.
Manage the technical critical path in a system implementation including, but not limited to, internal and external integrations points, implementing/converting the embedded chart of accounts and automating product builds on a pas.
Lead data migrations and the collection of information to support making an informed adjustment to data when one is required.
Identify and manage the technical critical path in a system implementation of a new pas.
Ensure all processes ( billing, collections, commissions, accounting, etc) are seamlessly integrated with the admin system.
Plan, develop, and execute, short- and long-range goals/strategies to support velocity on building new products and capabilities on the admin system.
Collaborate with testing teams to identify and implement automated testing solutions that cover the majority of functional and data validity testingUse pas capabilities to achieve automation where possible.
Implement tie-outs on the new admin system to ensure compliance.
Implement a factory approach/repeatable process for product build on the new admin systemSimplify product configuration and data migration execution.
Represent it on any review/controls/strategic boards associated with the pas to ensure stakeholder alignment with organizational priorities.
Partner with senior leadership and stakeholders at all levels of the organizationWork with cross functional leaders to understand and influence business strategy, set priorities, and define technology goals.
Act as a strategist and champion for agile practices.
Oversee managed services contracts for implementation efforts
Bring a passion to stay on top of technical trends, experiment with new technologies, and participate in internal and external technology communities.
Achieve world-class quality of service with oversight, monitoring key performance indicators, managing internal controls, and keeping abreast of market events and industry changes.
Act quickly and appropriately to solve problems, bring clarity, eliminate blockers and minimize the impact of unforeseen circumstances.
Drive a culture of change and innovation which constructively challenges the status quo and leads to prudent experimentationHave a growth mindset with the ability to adopt new practices and spearhead adoption.
Develop staff through coaching, provide timely performance feedback and assessments and establish performance and development plansMentor current and future leaders, ensuring a constantly rising bar in technical excellence and professional growth
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent experience
Experience in standing up a core life or annuity policy administration system or performing a “lift and shift” of l&a application administration systems as part of the acquisition of an insurer.
Experience with managing the technical critical path in a system implementation including, but not limited to, internal and external integrations points, implementing/converting the embedded chart of accounts and automating product builds on a pas.
Experience with data migrations and the collection of information to support making an informed adjustment to data when one is required.
Experience with and understanding of a variety of individual life insurance products including product and pricing structures
Demonstrated results-oriented experience with a strong customer focus.
Six years of experience managing a diverse team and leading cross-functional teams.
Strong background in the execution of devops methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery, and accomplishments in architecture and strategy.
Experience managing vendor relationships, including product/service evaluation, and on-going relationship management.
Strong communication skills to deliver highly relevant and effective information to the board, executives, and employees.
Ability to synthesize ambiguous and complex information in a way the leads to substantive actionable outcomes.
Proactive mindset to drive change, question assumptions and push for innovation solutions.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Technical communication skills and the ability to present information to all levels of the organization.
Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment and identify, define, and resolve organizational issues.
Ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines and drive trade-off decisions.
Preferred qualifications
Master’s degree
Experience with advanced analytics and machine learning concepts and technology implementations
Understanding of big data and real time data processing architecture and ecosystems
Experience with solution architecture and implementation
Technology or platform certifications (e.gAws, microsoft)
Knowledge of the financial services industry
Working conditions
Commuting remote employees will need to report to a company office location at times, but will perform their work primarily remotely.
Work outside of normal business hours may be required
Frequent travel
**please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the colorado equal pay for equal work act and equal pay transparency rulesIt is estimated based on what a successful colorado applicant might be paidIt assumes that the successful candidate will be in colorado or perform the position from coloradoSimilar positions located outside of colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation**
Compensation:
The salary for this position generally ranges between $155,000-$205,000This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by lawThe range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by colorado equal pay transparency rule 4.1.2.
Bonus eligibility:
This position is also typically eligible for an annual bonus based on the company bonus plan/individual performance and is at company discretion at a rate of 25%.
What you receive:
A comprehensive wealth + health packageIt’s our passion to empower people, and especially our employees, to add years to their lives and more life to their yearsThat means a healthy account balance and a healthy body to matchAs you’ll come to discover, wealth + health is a central part of everything we do!
Wealth benefits; competitive pay, bonus, and benefits package; pension plan, 401k match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, disability insurance, stock purchase plan, employee discounts, career training & development opportunities, certification sponsorship
Health and work/life balance benefits; be well company sponsored holistic wellness program which includes wellness coaching and reward dollars, parental leave, adoption assistance, employee assistance program, college coach program, back-up care program, paid time off to volunteer, employee matching gifts program, employee resource groups, inclusion and diversity programs, employee recognition program
Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differencesWe encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.
