Technology Manager

COUNTRY Financial is actively seeking a highly motivated Technology Manager who will be responsible for managing the development and operations of our mission critical system. The individual must be a self-starter and have experience leading large-scale projects and managing cross-functional teams. The Manager will lead teams responsible for building new Digital system solutions for the Commercial/Agribusiness.

You will lead a team of software developers, analysts and testers to implement the new system using Guidewire and Digital platform. You will support the business user needs and ensure the new system is designed for use and effortless experience for Clients and Reps. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Client-Server technologies and building solutions for Digital users. If you are interested in transforming and building a new application for Commercial and Agribusiness, this is a great opportunity to join as a leading member of the team while we expand our team in this space.

What you will be doing?

Work with your Director to address project dependencies, negotiate and estimate incremental delivery dates for milestones with the stakeholder community, vendor services teams, partner tech teams and deliver program digital capabilities on time.Identify and raise appropriate project risks, in addition to presenting detailed and implementable solutions or alternatives.Understand how requirements and design choices may impact systems across multiple areas and collaborate with Solution Architects in reviewing design patterns and solutions.Collaborate with Product Owner, UIX and Vendor teams to design and build a effort-less digital experience for our Clients and Reps.Report on your team’s progress for project and other key metrics, in addition to presenting detailed and implementable ideas for areas to further improve or influence product delivery.Identify where technical or analytical skills gaps put future team deliverables at risk and craft a plan to remediate the risks.Administer coaching plan(s) and Performance Improvement Plan(s).Develop the team budget and be accountable for reporting on results achieved at regular intervals.

This position offers full-time remote work.

How does the Technology Manager make an impact?

Provides leadership by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. Sustains information systems results by defining, delivering, and supporting information systems; auditing application of systems. Assesses information systems results by auditing application of systems. Enhances information systems results by identifying information systems technology opportunities and developing application strategies. Safeguards assets by planning and implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures. Accomplishes financial objectives by determining service level required; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies. Manages the implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery plans and activities in assigned areas. Maintains current contact information for all employees in applicable areas and communicates with non-recovery employees during a disaster.Foster a positive environment where all team members are motivated and committed to contribute their best work. Create a safe environment where team members are supported to make decisions and take action to achieve goals and objectives. Take personal responsibility for making tough decisions, meeting commitments and adapting to ensure expected results are achieved. Assume responsibility for implementing practices to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion while holding self and others accountable.

Do you have what we’re looking for?

Proven experience in developing and implementing Client Server systems with service oriented architecture.Reputation as someone who engages with team members effectively.Constructing, interpreting, and applying metrics to your work and decision making, able to use those metrics to identify correlation between drivers and results, and using that information to drive prioritization and action.Initiative and creativity in solving problems and driving innovation through others.Ability to balance multiple assignments distributed across multiple teams and dependency areas. Ensure team’s blockers are resolved in a timely manner.Clearly able to see how projects interrelate and have a strategic impact.Excellent verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to both Senior Leadership and Highly Technical personnel.Excellent problem-solving skills, proactive, and ability to thrice in an ambiguous environment.Working experience with modern agile development methodologies and practices. Experience with SAFe is preferred.This is a leadership role, which typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training, including management experience.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match, parental leave, paid time off, paid company holidays and time off to volunteer in your community. Please click here to learn more about who we are and the many benefits we offer our employees.

Salary target $131,600 - $170,000 +annual incentive bonus. The salary target represents the expected salary range of candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Come join our team at COUNTRY today!

COUNTRY Financial does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

Primary Location

US-Remote