W. R. Berkley

Company Details

Marine Underwriters was launched in 2013 and is a W. R. Berkley operating unit offering preferred inland marine and related property risks and services. Headquartered in Chicago, Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters serves customers throughout the United States, both regionally and nationwide. With the ability to craft customized terms, we provide the most effective protection for those in the construction, logistics, manufacturing and transportation industries.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Director, Technology Strategy & Enablement to lead a matrix technology team. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of technology, and a proven track record in managing complex systems and processes. They will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, implementing innovative solutions, and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.

• Technology Strategy Development: Lead the development of technology strategies aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives. This involves analyzing market trends, assessing technological opportunities and risks, and collaborating with senior leadership to define strategic technology initiatives.
• Technology Enablement: Enabling the organization to leverage technology effectively to achieve its strategic goals. Including the evaluation of emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation, and implementing technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.
• Technology: Demonstrates a mastery of the technology landscape including application architectures spanning web API’s, middleware, and data layers.
• Matrix Team Leadership: Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the multiple technology teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operating unit, software development & data development teams, and other groups to understand business requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure successful integration with existing systems and processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across the organization, including senior leadership, business units, and external partners, to understand requirements, priorities, and emerging technology trends.
• Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and best practices, and evaluate their potential to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Vendor | Procurement Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors, work closely with internal procurement team, and various other partners.
• Security and Compliance: Enforce security policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard the organization's information assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans to mitigate risks and ensure the availability and integrity of critical systems and data.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to technology operations, proactively addressing potential issues, and ensuring the resilience and reliability of critical systems and services

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in leadership, technology, software development, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successful execution of complex technology initiatives within a complex organizational environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong technical background with experience in software technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and drive continuous improvement. Proven track record of successful execution of complex technology initiatives within a complex organizational environment.

Behavioral Core Competencies

• Chemistry | Culture Fit
• Relationship Building
• Organizational Navigation
• Strategic
• Operational Effectiveness
• Negotiating Conflict

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

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