About this position
Associate Vice President, Software Engineering Leader, Corporate Functions IT
About the Company
Leading provider of casualty & property insurance services
Industry
Financial Services
Type
Public Company
Founded
1810
Employees
10,001+
Categories
- Financial Services
- Carriers
- Enterprise Software
- Insurance
Specialties
- property and casualty insurance
- mutual funds
- group benefits
- and group benefits
Business Classifications
- Enterprise
- B2B
About the Role
The Company is seeking an AVP, Software Engineering Leader for Corporate Functions IT. This critical leadership role is responsible for the technology platforms that support various corporate functions, including enterprise risk, legal, human resources, and shared services. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner to executive leaders, overseeing a large organization and vendor resources, and will be expected to lead large-scale technology transformation initiatives, particularly in the areas of cloud adoption and modernization of the technology portfolio. Key responsibilities include engineering strategy, technology modernization, ensuring the stability and performance of business applications, and championing innovation with emerging technologies. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with an advanced degree preferred, and at least 15 years of technology leadership experience, including a minimum of 5 years managing software engineering teams. The role requires a proven track record in leading technology transformations, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence and partner with senior business leaders. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of software engineering, agile delivery, and the full software development lifecycle, as well as experience with GenAI and emerging technologies. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are essential, as is the ability to foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and engineering excellence.
Hiring Manager Title
CIO of Corporate Functions
Functions
- Engineering
- Information Technology
Location and commute
Hartford, CT .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3009662236.