VP, IT Business Partner

Vice President of IT Delivery

Location : Southern CT

Hybrid, direct hire opportunity

Job Description :

The Vice President of IT Delivery plays a crucial role in overseeing Business Systems Analysts and Delivery Managers with a focus on ceded reinsurance and outwards insurance, including effective communication with ceded buyers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage a team of Business Systems Analysts and Delivery Managers to ensure successful IT project delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and requirements, emphasizing ceded reinsurance and outwards insurance.
• Develop relationships with ceded buyers and stakeholders, understanding their language and needs.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and implementation of IT solutions for ceded reinsurance and outwards insurance processes.
• Ensure on-time, within-budget, and quality IT project delivery.
• Provide strategic guidance aligning technology with business goals.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance IT delivery processes.
• Collaborate across departments for IT solution alignment and integration.
• Monitor IT project performance, risks, and issues, taking proactive measures.
• Mentor team members for a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years in IT delivery management with ceded reinsurance and outwards insurance focus.
• Strong understanding of insurance industry concepts and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, including Business Systems Analysts and IT developers.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker driving IT initiatives for business value and operational efficiency.
• Strong leadership inspiring team members for results.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, Agile certifications) are a plus.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.