Core Platforms Delivery Lead

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich Insurance Full time

The Opportunity

  • Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, valuesdriven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.
  • If you have experience managing Commercial Insurance IT platforms like Guidewire PolicyCenter and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
  • Reporting to the Head, IT Core Platforms, you will manage and control a portion of system development projects. Undertakes ownership by managing a team of talented business analysts and software development team, typically requiring a deep knowledge of working practices and business processes in one or more business areas. Liaises with stakeholders & facilitates discussions leading to detailed specifications from which work products are delivered. Provides technical advice and guidance to colleagues to support the delivery of work products.
    Job Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

Required:


Bachelor's Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the Systems Analysis and Programming, particularly in relation to Guidewire.

ORHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 9 or more years of experience in the Systems Analysis and Programming, particularly in relation to Guidewire.


Preferred:

Guidewire PolicyCenter experience and managing a team.
Expert in technology strategy and execution, modern technology stack, cloud, digital, and mobile platforms solutions and agile.
Constantly looking for better ways to solve business challenges with technology.

Shaping the organization's underwriting technology strategy and roadmap including address needs to support growth including governance, operating model, architecture, processes, internal capabilities, external partners, etc.

Develop & execute a multi-year roadmap to increase our agility and while reducing our complexity leveraging insurtechs, cloud and automation.

Responsible for successful delivery of underwriting technology initiatives on schedule and budget with high quality. Ensuring cost-effective delivery of IT services and able to respond with agility to changing business priorities.

Ability to think strategically while at the same time display the ability to understand enough detail to work with and guide service providers, staff, and vendors to manage the day-to-day activities of the organization.

Has a strong technical vision and knowledge of industry trends and directions that can help the team and organization make good tactical and long-range decisions and choices.

Deep knowledge of change management, root cause analysis, problem solving, technical project management, resolving production outages/impacts, and implementing permanent resolutions for issues.

Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience in managing budgets, vendor negotiations, and streamlining services.

What you will do:

  • Core Platforms Delivery Lead is a key member of the Technology leadership team and a valueadded advisor to the Underwriting areas of the Commercial Insurance business lines.
  • Represent IT in the definition and delivery of IT services and programs to the local business unit.

Lead inception sessions, run Agile ceremonies and compile relevant project health reports to the leadership.-Pro-actively manage relationships with local executives and key business partners.

Develop business solutions and project concepts, create plans and oversee implementation of business solutions of moderate to high level of complexity.

Supports the implementation activities, troubleshoots system environmental issues, and provides training as required.
Take responsibility for local and global governance compliance. Ensure proper license management.
Perform strategic HR management processes and perform managerial tasks for direct reports.

Utilize established financial systems to track budgets and highlight variances (either internal or within vendor contracts) to manage and control specific cost variables.


Our Culture:

  • At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
  • We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.
  • We care about our employees' wellbeing and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
  • We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
  • We also understand that employees require time off for persona

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