The IT Director is responsible for overseeing the IT operations, including planning, development, and implementation of technology project efforts that utilize IT solutions, principles, standards, and best practices. Develops, establishes, and maintains Technology standards and procedures. Throughout the project lifecycle, obtains feedback to ensure that project efforts meet customer expectations for contracted time, cost, and performance.

This candidate should sit in the MidWest region - (Columbus, Nashville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville or close proximity). 

• Manage a portfolio of technology projects
• Strong expertise in leading and supporting M&A integrations, Budgeting, Relationship management and coordinating at various levels of regional and corporate staff
• Strong focus on managing and tracking agency integrations and merger tasks
• Extensive experience Managing Agency platforms and business operations programs
• Align programs, projects and operations to AP’s strategic objectives
• Drive efficiencies related to project execution
• Provide clarity around program scope, goal and expected benefits and communicates effectively
• Solid inter-personal communication and persuasive skills
• Oversees adherence to Project Management and IT industry best practices
• Capture and help prioritize project change requests that can include new requirements, features, functions, operational constraints, regulatory demands and technical enhancements
• Facilitate estimation and management of the financial resources of a project or group of projects
• Produce Regular Project Reporting
• Escalate project issues to leadership as needed
• Other duties and projects as assigned

To help you make the best decision for your personal growth, it’s important to us to share a glimpse of what we offer our top asset, our people:   

• Competitive base salary.   
• Generous 30+ Days Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package inclusive of Paid Time Off, 10 Company Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick Days, and 2 Volunteer Days.
• Health benefit options with you in mind; 5 affordable medical plan options with rates based on your salary, company paid HSA contribution with eligible HSA plan selection, 2 dental plan options offering orthodontia coverage and 3 cleanings per year, and 2 vision plan options.    
• Company match 401(k) plan – 50% up to 6%!   
• Support of your fitness wellness goals! We offer up to 75% off at over 11,000 gyms and fitness centers.    
• Opportunity to prioritize your mental health with 24/7 access to licensed therapists.   
• Pet benefits & discounts.    
• Access to our Employee-led Resource Groups (ERGs) that lend a voice to the variety of demographics represented throughout our company.

• Bachelor’s degree required, or higher education level, or foreign equivalent, preferably in area with Information Technology or Software Engineering emphasis. Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience, preferably in implementing software applications

• Experience in managing Insurance software applications
• Experience with acquisition and merger of new companies into existing IT operations
• Extensive experience in systems architecture and IT operations
• Experience supporting Agency Management systems
• Experience with systems integration (i.e. Policy, Billing, Claims, Reinsurance, third-party systems)
• Facilitation experience for conducting stakeholder meetings
• Familiar with Joint Application Design (JAD) session, rapid prototyping and similar approaches
• Familiar with business process design concepts and principles

AssuredPartners is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. AssuredPartners is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!