Executive Director, Agile Transformation

$120,375 - $179,365/Yr

Rga Reinsurance Company - Chesterfield, MO

Full-time - Executive

Chesterfield, MO

251-500 employees

About the position

The Executive Director of Agile Transformation leads and manages complex IT projects aimed at delivering application solutions for the Canadian business. This role involves developing best practices, managing IT teams, and ensuring alignment with global IT policies. The position is crucial for overseeing IT-related business planning, budgeting, and the health of Canadian systems and applications, while also contributing to the overall strategy and collaboration within the Global IT organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple, large and highly complex projects and/or technology initiatives.
• Coordinate with IT Infrastructure & Security Operations to identify infrastructure needs specific to Canadian applications.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing applications.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve or upgrade applications and systems.
• Lead the design, development, implementation and coordination of system policies, procedures and processes.
• Plan and facilitate continuous improvement and monitoring of core processes and servers.
• Collaborate with local management and IT financial controllership to develop the annual IT budget.
• Ensure that the budget adheres to established goals and monitor progress against it.
• Conduct appropriate and dynamic workforce planning and manage headcount.
• Communicate project-related expectations effectively to stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with Global IT to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for direct reports to develop their careers.
• Establish performance measures to ensure optimal performance of associates.
• Perform management duties including hiring, training, evaluating, and coaching direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, including 3 to 5 years in software development and systems management.
• 8+ years of direct experience in IT project management and change management.
• 10+ years of experience in insurance, reinsurance, or finance.
• 5+ years of management experience with proven people management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience working in a global, matrix organization.
• Experience with MS Project and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Java, Spring 5.x, and Hibernate.
• Master's degree in computer science or business administration.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan
• Long-term equity incentive plan
• Full range of health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Employee benefits