Senior IT Director – Data and Core Technology Services (Hybrid or Remote)

Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact, we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our promise to you. 

Who we are

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups.

Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is for our U.S. team.

The opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior IT Director – Data and Core Technology Services to join our Corporate IT team in our Canton, MA, Farmington, CT office or remotely nationwide. This role leads efforts in leveraging data, technology, and software development to drive business growth and transformation and will carry critical responsibilities to develop a strategy that puts the customer and business in the center, bring our IT vision to life and ensure our operations are aligned to our ambition. Some of the Senior IT Director responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategic leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data, technology, and software strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Identify emerging technologies and industry trends, including cloud transformation, that can provide a competitive advantage.
• Leads development of IT strategy for Data and Technology

    Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented team of data engineers, software developers, and technology professionals promoting best practices in execution and daily operations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and creativity within the department.
• Responsible for full life cycle of employee performance management in collaboration with HR, actively engaging with direct reports throughout annual cycle, providing feedback and coaching.

    Data and Analytics:

• Lead our data journey to provide actionable insights that drive informed decision-making.
• Progress our data foundation to be best in class for our needs.

    Software Development:

• Lead the development and deployment of our software that enhance our products and services.
• Ensure software development processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with best practices.

    Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments to oversee end-to-end customer journeys, optimizing value while balancing business outcomes and customer/user experiences.
• Understand the organization, its processes, and how technology strategically integrates, leading business process reengineering and large-scale IT deployment initiatives.

    Budget Mastery:

• Fiscal accountability including development and management of department's budget, making smart choices for optimization.

The expertise you bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree required in computer science, data engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (minimum of 3 years) in senior leadership roles, with at least 10 years of experience in data, technology management and software development.
• Experience working with a global team preferred.

Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including location, role, experience and skillset of the candidate. The following ranges displayed reflect the target base salary for new hires, but your recruiter will share more specific compensation information with you during the hiring process. The typical base salary range for this position is: $253,000 – $297,000, based on the factors aforementioned. In addition to base salary, full time Intact employees are also eligible for bonus potential and a full range of benefits to include but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off programs
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

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