Vice President Information Technology

(Salary Range: $250,000 - $275,000 annually DOE)

Purpose of Position: Leads enterprise-level technical initiatives supporting business strategy while being accountable for all aspects of IT leadership and successful outcomes of projects, applications, services, and vendor partner relationships.

Essential Functions:

• Lead a multi-platform and diverse IT delivery organization, including Application Development, Quality Assurance, Technical Product Management, Enterprise Systems Architecture, Database Management, and multiple cross-platform Systems Integrations.
• Drive multiple concurrent medium-to-large-scale technical projects and applications for multiple lines of business, as well as ongoing production support.
• Execute effective leadership and partnership with multiple 3rd Party service providers and vendors.
• Lead and manage the efficiency, productivity, and processes of multiple teams and skillsets in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment.
• Proven experience overseeing effective delivery in a hybrid onshore/offshore model.
• Definition of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and executive-level reporting focused on the efficiency of development and cost savings measures.
• Report directly to the Executive Vice President and Strategy Officer of Choice Administrators, with interaction and collaboration with other business executives.
• Demonstrate quantifiable improvements in software development results through continuous process improvement, able to coach teams and Team Leads to yield high levels of productivity and quality.
• Partner with Program Management leadership on project planning and status, ensure proactive risk management via industry-accepted mitigation techniques, and support/drive roadblock resolution.
• Partner with executive leaders to develop a technology strategy and roadmap that supports business goals, including growth and expansion.
• Support Agile development approach and the tools and techniques to be successful in a hybrid environment.
• Guide Enterprise Application and Database Architecture vision across multiple lines of business and deliverables.
• Ensure all compliance measures and certifications are current.
• Remote and/or on-site regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Performs other business tasks or functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Must have proven experience leading multiple software teams and projects in a hybrid SaaS and self-hosted environment.
• Must have fifteen plus (15+) years' experience in IT leadership/management roles.
• Demonstrated experience providing innovative leadership, motivation, and guidance required for IT to successfully meet strategic objectives and deliverables in support of business needs.
• Strong recent experience, three plus (3+) years delivering and supporting technology solutions in a combined SaaS, self-hosted, outsourced environment.
• An understanding of health insurance is a plus.

Non-Technical Attributes:

• Able to define and support development standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter who works well in a team environment.
• Proactive issue resolution with a positive attitude.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts degree or above in related field, and IT designations and certifications are preferred.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and occasional standing and walking. Must have adequate hearing for phone work. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Must be able to use a keyboard and other office equipment. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.