Job Details

Vice President, Product Group Technology Leader, Underwriting

About the Company

Ambitious financial services organization providing a wide range of life insurance products

Industry
Financial Services

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1868

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Carriers
• Holding Companies
• Life and Health
• Finance
• Financial Services
• Insurance
• Insurance Funds
• Worker's Compensation
• Funds

Specialties

• annuities
• life insurance
• workforce benefits
• institutional solutions
• and investments

About the Role

The Company is seeking a VP Product Group Technology Leader to play a pivotal role in the transformation of its technology delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing a product platform operating model that fosters a culture of shared accountability between technology and business teams. This leadership position demands a focus on business outcomes, the empowerment of cross-functional teams, and the establishment of modern engineering capabilities to ensure the stability, productivity, and quality of technology delivery. The role is highly strategic, with a strong emphasis on defining and delivering a technology landscape that aligns with business goals and envisions the future. Candidates for this role should have a minimum of 15 years' experience in technology engineering, architecture, design, and software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. A background in life and annuity financial services is essential, as is a proven track record of making technical and architectural decisions that drive business success. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned technology leader, well-versed in the latest technologies, and experienced in cloud and DevSecOps environments. They must be adept at guiding product teams on technology strategy, balancing transformation with business as usual, and defining success metrics to drive accountability. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field is required, and the candidate should be a recognized leader capable of attracting top technical talent.

Hiring Manager Title
Divisional Chief of Information Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Information Technology
• Product Management