Director Application Development

Applications Development Director

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Job Type : Full time

Exempt / Non Exempt : Salary

Job Description : Senior leader responsible for the development of strategic plans, investment priorities and the implementation of executable programs.

Directs, defines, facilitates and monitors large / complex business programs consisting of multiple projects with assigned department / project teams to ensure success in achievement of individual project goals and programs as a whole to ensure consistency with defined standards.

Ensures all assigned programs and constituent projects are defined, tracked, communicated and implemented in a consistent and effective manner. Incorporates effective change and risk management controls.

Partners with Business and IT leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities and prioritize projects based on predefined criteria including return on investment, productivity, criticality and compliance.

Develops business models, cost / benefit analyses, recommends strategies and prepares necessary materials to keep senior management informed regarding achievement of project milestones and goals.

Provides business solutions and migration strategies to management and ensures business resources are adequate for project support. Direct, plan, design, development, implementation and / or support of business plans and processes.

Serves as a subject matter expert and consultant to mentor / coach team leaders in the use of project / business management concepts, tools and techniques.

Develops and implements quality assurance and control policies and procedures to ensure meeting quality and service goals and department / corporate objectives.

Monitors and ensures the operational integrity of each release throughout the implementation cycle.

Supports contract negotiations with outside vendors and vendor relationship management.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Participates in the department process related to the selection, hiring, training and development, coaching and review of assigned staff. Provides direction to large project team personnel, contract personnel and / or consultants as needed.

Required Qualifications : Education (include minimum education and any licensing / certifications) : A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance or related field or in the alternative a combination of education, certifications and work experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field. Experience : 10+ years leading application development teams, A demonstrated track record of strong analytical and time management skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret data gathered from project team(s) to determine how information impacts business strategy and timelines, Demonstrated ability to effectively lead multiple cross functional matrix teams with dotted line relationships, Developed best practices for project management methodologies for a variety of technology-related initiatives. Knowledge and Skills : Staffing of professional and administrative staff, Leadership and decision making, Personnel policy interpretation / administration, Budget and expense control, Develop, oversee and guide initiatives to completion, Provide clear directives and effectively communicate goals and objectives to team, Build consensus between functional areas and team leads / members, Develop complex cost benefit analysis in concert with lines of business, Develop capital budgets, Facilitate project priorities and implementation of schedules, Analyze and manipulate data using spreadsheet software (i.e. Excel, Access), Excellent presentation, persuasion and interpersonal skills including report / proposal preparation.

Preferred Qualifications : Strong Property & Casualty industry knowledge and functional expertise in Property & Casualty sub-specialty (e.g. strategic planning, product, pricing, claims, etc.) preferred, 5+ Years of leading insurance claims application and development teams, 10+ years in IT claims experience in the Property & Casualty industry.

How you will benefit : Applications Development Director will earn a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $190,000 annually with annual bonus potential based on performance. Excellent and comprehensive benefits packages are just another reason to work for the Auto Club Group. Benefits include : 401k Match, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement.

Flex Work in Work Environment : This position is currently able to work remotely from a home office location for day-to-day operations unless occasional travel for meetings, collaborative activities, or team building activities is specified by leadership. This is subject to change based on amendments and / or modifications to the ACG Flex Work policy.

Important Note : ACG's Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level. The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements. The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job. AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.