AVP Application Delivery- Corporate Systems (Hybrid)

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Our Business

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2023 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2023.

Working at Selective

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely - we employ uniqueness. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs. Employees receive comprehensive total rewards packages - including competitive compensation and performance awards, health benefits, and retirement savings - and professional development opportunities and flexible schedules to support their health, wealth, and well-being. Join our team and help make a difference.

Summary:

Selective is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Delivery who will be responsible for Selective's Corporate Systems application portfolio including Finance, Treasury, Human Resource, Legal, Training, Procurement as well as central IT departments and enterprise Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The AVP will lead teams that develop and support these systems and will coordinate and supervise all activities related to the design, development and implementation of custom built software applications, 3rd party vendor platforms, and the integration of internal and external systems. As a member of the Information Technology leadership team, this officer will collaborate with business and IT leadership to ensure successful achievement of business strategies while ensuring alignment with best practices and the enterprise technical strategy. The successful candidate will lead initiatives that are complex in nature and of high strategic importance and may have a large number of direct reports consisting of Senior Application Managers, Application Managers, application architects, and software engineers. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of Enterprise Delivery within a growing company while being given opportunities to develop yourself and others.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily activities and career development of IT staff. Set the direction, priorities and expectations for the team. Provide necessary coaching and mentoring. Manage performance and development and with team members.
• Oversees the delivery of critical strategic projects partnering with business and IT leaders to analyze requirements and design solutions. Manage and collaborate with IT team to design, build and implement solutions that achieve successful business outcomes.
• Assists the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Delivery Services in collaboration with Application Delivery leadership team in defining and managing technical strategies, priorities, and development/operational standards.
• Oversee operating and project financials with accountability for budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships including contract negotiation and construction
• Will participate in the evaluation, acquisition, and implementation of vendor software to support business processes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of processes that improve efficiency and enhance productivity.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years in application delivery with a proven ability to plan and execute large and complex projects
• 3+ years managing teams, managers, and having direct interaction with business leaders
• Experience in software development and project management
• Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with proven ability to develop creative and collaborative solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers and suppliers
• Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed and logical discussions/presentations.
• Demonstrates strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines
• Experience having evaluated, recommended and implemented vendor solutions that align to business strategies
• College degree preferred in Computer Science, Business, or related field.

Salary range: $164,000 - $225,000. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.

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