- Company Name
- Signal Mutual
- Job Title
- VP, Head of IT
- Job Description
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**Job title**
VP, Head of IT
**Role Summary**
Lead Signal’s technology strategy, aligning IT initiatives with business growth and operational resilience. Oversees core insurance systems, enterprise architecture, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, and AI integration. Builds a high‑performing IT team, manages vendor relationships, and advises senior leadership and the Board on technology trends, risks, and opportunities.
**Expactations**
- 15+ years progressive IT leadership; 10+ in insurance or top‑tier consulting.
- Proven enterprise tech strategy, large‑scale transformation, and vendor management.
- Deep knowledge of core insurance applications (policy administration, claims, billing, CRM, digital engagement).
- Executive communication skill set to present to senior leaders and Board.
- Financial acumen for multi‑million dollar technology budgets.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Define and execute IT strategy to support business goals.
- Partner with senior leadership to align tech initiatives with objectives.
- Advise leadership and Board on technology trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Oversee core insurance systems (claims, underwriting, portal) and integration strategy.
- Manage enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cloud (Azure) adoption, and cyber/data security programs.
- Drive modernization toward scalable, cloud‑based, API‑enabled solutions.
- Lead AI adoption to derive business insights and efficiency; embed AI across solutions.
- Build, mentor, and lead a hybrid IT team across application management, service delivery, cloud, infrastructure, and security.
- Champion change management, continuous improvement, and collaborative culture.
- Ensure regulatory, compliance, and cybersecurity standards; oversee business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Maintain vendor governance and performance accountability.
**Required Skills**
- Strategic thinking, risk management, decision‑making, prioritization, execution.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud computing; experience with Azure DevOps, MuleSoft, Salesforce, Workday preferred.
- Data management, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance.
- AI, automation, digital initiative implementation.
- Strong communication, influencing, presentation skills.
- Financial management of technology budgets.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Certifications in Microsoft Azure (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, or higher), ITIL, or relevant cloud/vulnerability/AI certifications are advantageous.