Senior Director, Business Solutions, Technology & OperationsOur client, a well-established and highly respectedinsurance organization, is seeking an experiencedSenior Director,Technology & Operations (Business Solutions)to play a criticalleadership role in shaping the future of the business.This position offers a unique opportunity to influenceenterprise-wide strategy, operational effectiveness, digital transformation,cybersecurity, AI adoption, and business technology initiatives. Reporting toexecutive leadership, you will serve as the bridge between business operationsand technology, ensuring solutions support organizational growth, efficiency,innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who combinesstrong business acumen with technology expertise and thrives in an environmentwhere relationship building, coaching, and cross-functional leadership areessential.What You'll DoStrategic Leadership & Business TransformationPartner with executiveleadership to align technology and operational initiatives with businessgoals.Drive enterprise-widetransformation initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, andbusiness performance.Identify opportunitiesto leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence andMicrosoft Copilot, to enhance productivity and decision-making.Serve as a trustedadvisor to senior stakeholders, providing strategic recommendations ontechnology investments and operational improvements.Champion a culture ofinnovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Technology & Business SolutionsLead the delivery andongoing enhancement of business applications, digital platforms, websites,and operational systems.Oversee applicationdevelopment initiatives, integrations, and enhancements that supportbusiness growth and customer experience objectives.Manage API strategiesand third-party software integrations to ensure seamless connectivityacross systems.Provide oversight ofSharePoint and collaboration platforms to improve knowledge sharing andoperational efficiency.Evaluate emergingtechnologies and recommend solutions that create measurable businessvalue.Collaborate withinternal and external partners to strengthen cybersecurity controls andbest practices.Ensure technologysolutions meet regulatory, compliance, security, and risk managementrequirements.Support businesscontinuity, data protection, and governance initiatives across theorganization.Project Management & Operational ExcellenceLead strategic projectsand enterprise initiatives from concept through implementation.Oversee projectgovernance, prioritization, resource planning, budgeting, and execution.Drive continuousimprovement initiatives across departments and functional areas.Establish and promotebest practices in project management, change management, businessanalysis, and solution delivery.Manage relationshipswith external vendors, consultants, software providers, and strategicpartners.Lead contractnegotiations, service-level agreements, and vendor performance management.Ensure third-partypartners deliver value, innovation, security, and operational excellence.Leadership, Coaching & Team DevelopmentLead, mentor, coach, anddevelop a high-performing team of business analysts, project managers, andtechnology professionals.Conduct performancereviews, establish development plans, and support employee growth andsuccession planning.Foster a collaborative,open, and engaging environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.Build strongpartnerships across functional areas to ensure alignment and successfulexecution of strategic initiatives.Act as a visible andapproachable leader who inspires trust, accountability, and results.RequirementsExperience & QualificationsUniversity degree inBusiness, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a relateddiscipline.10+ years of progressiveleadership experience in technology, operations, business solutions,digital transformation, or project management.Experience leadingenterprise-wide initiatives within insurance, financial services, or otherhighly regulated industries.Strong understanding of:Business applicationsand software developmentWebsite and digitalplatform managementAPIs and third-partysystem integrationsMicrosoft SharePointand collaboration technologiesArtificial Intelligencetools, including Microsoft Copilot and related productivity solutionsCybersecurityprinciples, governance, and risk managementDemonstrated successleading cross-functional teams and complex organizational initiatives.Strong vendor managementand contract negotiation experience.Experience with Agile,Lean, Continuous Improvement, or related methodologies is considered anasset.This is a highly visible leadership position offering theopportunity to influence strategy, modernize operations, drive technologyadoption, and make a lasting impact on a growing and respected organization. You'll work alongside an engaged executive team, leadmeaningful transformation initiatives, and help shape the future direction ofthe business while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment, competitivecompensation package, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growthopportunities.#J-18808-Ljbffr