Director, Software Technology Delivery
Position Summary
We are looking for a Director of Technology Delivery who is both dynamic and experienced. This role is crucial in steering our internal IT team and vendor partners, ensuring the development and support of software applications and integrations are reliable, high-quality, and predictable through a well-managed agile SDLC process. The Delivery Lead will collaborate closely with business leadership, our vendor partners and our internal technology teams to deliver timely solutions that align with our business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and lead IT strategies that add value to the business.
Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, expenses, and personnel.
Relationship Building: Foster strong connections with Ryan Alternative Risk business leaders.
Project Oversight: Manage the quantification, delivery, and testing of development efforts on a regular sprint cycle.
Collaboration: Work with IT department leaders and Ryan Specialty’s vendors in design, scoping, support, and troubleshooting.
Communication: Utilize collaborative communication and project management platforms for transparency.
Change Management: Drive user adoption of new applications and technologies.
Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest insurance-industry related technological advancements for potential adoption.
Resource Coordination: Organize internal and external resources for project execution.
Reporting: Prepare and present monthly status reviews and quarterly business reviews.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology.
Experience: 10+ years in software development and delivery.
Insurance Expertise: 10+ years in insurance process automation, preferably with a focus on Property and Casualty.
Project and Program Experience: 10+ years driving or overseeing project or program management.
Leadership: 5+ years in personnel and team management.
Development Processes: Deep understanding of modern development processes including requirements, visualizations, prototyping, Agile, and SDLC.