Director, Solutions Delivery - Investments
F&G is looking to hire for a Director, Solutions Delivery - Investments
The Director, Solutions Delivery will lead our IT group in support of F&G's Investment-related teams. This role will be responsible for a cross-functional agile team supporting the platforms and applications across Investments, Investment Accounting, Investment Risk, and Investment Data & Analytics. This team supports various IT capabilities including custom software development, data integrations, and third-party configuration and customization.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, maintenance, support, scalability, and performance of applications associated with Investment Strategy and Investment Accounting
Manage day-to-day relationships with Investment Strategy and Investment Accounting vendors
Own the escalation for all technology issues related to the delivery of Investment Strategy and Investment Accounting applications
Responsible for the Investments Technical Architecture and the technical automation capabilities for the BU
Engage with Investments BU to understand the roadmaps, and translate them into technology initiatives and solutions
Partner with Chief of Staff, Architecture, and Engineering to ensure Investment Strategy and Investment Accounting technology initiatives align with enterprise strategy
Lead internal and external development teams (e.g., PMs, Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Data Analysts) to deliver services
Oversee solutions delivery efforts, including estimating design, development, and support needs, providing input to capability planning, and ensuring solutions adhere to quality assurance standards
Gain understanding of industry trends, tools, and practices, communicates to leadership for direction
Manage vendor relationships to ensure contract terms, SLA and performance agreements are met and changes/enhancements/bugs are managed appropriately
Develop RFPs and review proposals to determine buy vs. build solution. Negotiate contracts with SLAs, performance agreements and incentives/penalties
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget with quality results that meet the business need.
Ensure that all solutions meet F&G security and compliance guidelines and align with disaster recovery guidelines
Retire legacy systems and solutions
Define and assess all roadmaps, architectures, frameworks and risks associated with each, and manage risk and compliance to minimize exposure
Estimate resources for all engagements and design, manage and oversee all project teams including internal staff as well as external business partners and third-party vendors
Experience and Education Requirements
S. or B.A. required, advanced degree preferred
8+ years of Information Technology leadership in applications architecture and development/programming
5+ years experience managing outsource vendors, COTS and internal staff
3+ years experience managing cross-functional development team
Experience designing, developing, implementing and monitoring adherence to policy, process, procedures and standards
Technical financial and contract management experience
Business Process Re-Engineering, Six Sigma or Lean a plus
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated experience leading teams in the Life and Annuity Insurance or Investments markets
Knowledge of Investments and Investment Accounting processing needs and automation trends
Strong/current technical proficiency with applications architecture, frameworks and enterprise solutions delivery
Strong/Current architecture and implementation experience preferred
Strong agile and project management experience, certification a plus
Knowledge of Financial Services industry a plus
Aptitude to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
Ability to effectively lead teams, coordinate team activities, and mobilize workforce
Demonstrated understanding of financial statements, metrics and reporting
Significant expertise in testing principles, disciplines, tools and environments
Participated in IT strategic planning and architectural design; established policies and standards
Strong networking and relationship-building across the organization and with service providers and COTS vendors
Current knowledge of solution and information security, compliance and disaster recovery principles.
Business/commercially-focused and results oriented
Strong fiscal focus including budgets, ROI and Cost Benefit Analysis
Consultative and client-oriented, a creative problem solver with a collaborative nature
Executive Leadership; ability to influence/negotiate with peers and vendors
Excellent agile and project management skills, PMI certification a plus
Professional, decisive with integrity and high ethical standards
Other Requirements
Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
Regular and punctual attendance
Minimal travel required (less than 10%)
#LI-remote #LI-BR1
Additional Information
Work Environments
F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.
Apply Now
The Director, Solutions Delivery will lead our IT group in support of F&G's Investment-related teams. This role will be responsible for a cross-functional agile team supporting the platforms and applications across Investments, Investment Accounting, Investment Risk, and Investment Data & Analytics. This team supports various IT capabilities including custom software development, data integrations, and third-party configuration and customization.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, maintenance, support, scalability, and performance of applications associated with Investment Strategy and Investment Accounting
Manage day-to-day relationships with Investment Strategy and Investment Accounting vendors
Own the escalation for all technology issues related to the delivery of Investment Strategy and Investment Accounting applications
Responsible for the Investments Technical Architecture and the technical automation capabilities for the BU
Engage with Investments BU to understand the roadmaps, and translate them into technology initiatives and solutions
Partner with Chief of Staff, Architecture, and Engineering to ensure Investment Strategy and Investment Accounting technology initiatives align with enterprise strategy
Lead internal and external development teams (e.g., PMs, Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Data Analysts) to deliver services
Oversee solutions delivery efforts, including estimating design, development, and support needs, providing input to capability planning, and ensuring solutions adhere to quality assurance standards
Gain understanding of industry trends, tools, and practices, communicates to leadership for direction
Manage vendor relationships to ensure contract terms, SLA and performance agreements are met and changes/enhancements/bugs are managed appropriately
Develop RFPs and review proposals to determine buy vs. build solution. Negotiate contracts with SLAs, performance agreements and incentives/penalties
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget with quality results that meet the business need.
Ensure that all solutions meet F&G security and compliance guidelines and align with disaster recovery guidelines
Retire legacy systems and solutions
Define and assess all roadmaps, architectures, frameworks and risks associated with each, and manage risk and compliance to minimize exposure
Estimate resources for all engagements and design, manage and oversee all project teams including internal staff as well as external business partners and third-party vendors
Experience and Education Requirements
S. or B.A. required, advanced degree preferred
8+ years of Information Technology leadership in applications architecture and development/programming
5+ years experience managing outsource vendors, COTS and internal staff
3+ years experience managing cross-functional development team
Experience designing, developing, implementing and monitoring adherence to policy, process, procedures and standards
Technical financial and contract management experience
Business Process Re-Engineering, Six Sigma or Lean a plus
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated experience leading teams in the Life and Annuity Insurance or Investments markets
Knowledge of Investments and Investment Accounting processing needs and automation trends
Strong/current technical proficiency with applications architecture, frameworks and enterprise solutions delivery
Strong/Current architecture and implementation experience preferred
Strong agile and project management experience, certification a plus
Knowledge of Financial Services industry a plus
Aptitude to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
Ability to effectively lead teams, coordinate team activities, and mobilize workforce
Demonstrated understanding of financial statements, metrics and reporting
Significant expertise in testing principles, disciplines, tools and environments
Participated in IT strategic planning and architectural design; established policies and standards
Strong networking and relationship-building across the organization and with service providers and COTS vendors
Current knowledge of solution and information security, compliance and disaster recovery principles.
Business/commercially-focused and results oriented
Strong fiscal focus including budgets, ROI and Cost Benefit Analysis
Consultative and client-oriented, a creative problem solver with a collaborative nature
Executive Leadership; ability to influence/negotiate with peers and vendors
Excellent agile and project management skills, PMI certification a plus
Professional, decisive with integrity and high ethical standards
Other Requirements
Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
Regular and punctual attendance
Minimal travel required (less than 10%)
#LI-remote #LI-BR1
Additional Information
Work Environments
F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.
Apply Now