Chief Technology Officer 0924

Unclassified - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Executive

Remote - Chicago, IL

About the position

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will lead the Underwriting Modernization Program (UWM), overseeing multiple teams and tracks to ensure successful execution and delivery of the program. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, managing project timelines and budgets, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the Underwriting Modernization Program (UWM) spanning multiple tracks, teams and operating units.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, resource allocation strategies, and risk management plans to ensure successful execution of the program.
• Manage timeline with dependent projects that will impact the program.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and adherence to financial targets.
• Work with all stakeholders to identify and confirm necessary project and program resources throughout the project lifecycle and resolves resource availability conflicts across the program.
• Implement robust project governance frameworks, including regular progress tracking, milestone reviews, and issue resolution mechanisms.
• Prepare and deliver regular, audience-specific communications/reports/dashboards to ensure that program sponsors, key stakeholders, CIO and leadership are adequately apprised of program and project statuses, successes, risks and issues.
• Maintain oversight and accountability for program performance including creation/review of key project delivery metrics across tracks within the program.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the program team.
• Provide leadership, motivation and guidance to cross functional team members, empowering them to achieve their goals and deliver exceptional results.
• Communicate program status, risks, and issues effectively to senior management and key stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations for decision-making.
• Partner with our organizational change enablement team to ensure smooth adoption of the solution and processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in leading large-scale technology programs or projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial reporting for technology projects.
• Experience in risk management and resource allocation strategies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the insurance or underwriting industry.
• Familiarity with change management processes and organizational change enablement.