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Hartford, CT
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Information Systems/Internet
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All
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| Relocation Assistance |
Not Available
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| Job Duration |
Full Time |
| Salary Offered |
Open
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SUMMARY:
Plans at a strategic/tactical level and manages the effective use of resources and directs assigned staff to design, develop, maintain, and implement major, highly complex system(s) and/or project(s) supporting a business and/or technology area.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Design and Implement large projects, within the Claim Strategic Platform
Has significant role in the creation of strategic technology plans
Responsible for developing/implementing a tactical and/or operational plan
Manages multiple information systems and/or projects of major business unit significance
A technology leader in the effort to utilize technology to develop and/or redesign the organization''s processes
Accountable for directing staff in order to achieve deliverables
Responsible for all aspects of the human resource management of staff
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Technical Knowledge
Minimum 5 years experience, implementing large strategic projects in high volume
OLTP environments
Has a broad conceptual understanding of capabilities and direction of technology, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the technology required and the needs of business environment necessary to support assigned systems and/or projects. Has a thorough understanding of staff responsibilities, abilities and development needs
Business Knowledge & Partnership
Provides direction and effectively leads by example to ensure that all services are meeting the stated business objectives on a timely basis with excellent quality, at a reasonable cost. Keeps all areas informed of developments affecting their function. Demonstrates flexibility, anticipates customer needs, and effectively communicates in a manner consistent with the audience. Educates and influences customers on the most effective use of technology, from both a short-term and long-term perspective
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Demonstrates advanced analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are often novel and not readily defined, lack known precedent or appear contradictory. Able to develop solutions by applying accepted processes or is able to create new approaches to leverage technology from abstract information. Sees the big picture, and is fully aware of technology and business directions. Has department, corporate and group objectives in focus while identifying and removing barriers. Optimizes the use of all available resources
Team Orientation
Maintains effective partnerships across the organization and is able to influence senior management, peers and subordinates through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities and knowledge. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others'' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest
Leadership
Manages cross-functional objectives and/or priorities supporting an assigned business area(s). Responsibilities are assigned with considerable latitude for decision making. Results reviewed periodically according to predefined objectives. Sets level of risk taking, and gathers/synthesizes information to all appropriate levels of the organization
Planning and Project Management
Insures all planning done on the area level is supportive of the business strategic plans. Appropriately delegates while maintaining accountability; sees that projects are assigned by workload and capabilities. Completes projects accurately and on time. Critical planning is required as modifications are difficult and costly and may impair achieving of departmental and corporate objectives. Change requires reassessing and adjusting tactical and/or operational direction
Financial Awareness
Has budget responsibility for an organizational unit of 10 to 50 employees and/or a budget of between $2M and $15M. Accounts for all fiscal budgeting and expense control for area of responsibility. Demonstrates sound cost-effectiveness. Failure to achieve objectives will have a have a negative impact on the department and business area. Responsible for information of importance and whose disclosure could harm the overall financial position of the company
Human Resource Management
Maintains a work environment that stimulates the professional growth of all direct/indirect reports. Provides leadership by setting example for subordinates to follow. Effectively motivates subordinates to exert the effort necessary to attain organizational goals. Regularly assesses the effective use of staff. Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all staff performance evaluations and development planning. Recruits and maintains effective staff members. Demonstrates a capacity to recognize, value and respect differences across a diverse work force.
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