RPO - Head of Corporate & Employee Technology

Post Date

Oct 22, 2024

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60602
US
Jan 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

CHI-742497

Pay Rate

$220k - $300k (estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join the US technology organization as the Head of Corporate & Employee Technology. In this critical leadership role, reporting to the US CIO, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and overseeing the successful delivery of software supporting Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Fraud and Operations through innovative and secure engineering practices. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge in designing and developing distributed systems, cloud technologies, managing engineering teams, and integrating SaaS solutions. Previous experience in commercial banking and/or the financial services industry is preferred.

Responsibilities:
Develop a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with business goals to prioritize capital investment and ensure technology capabilities keep pace with business growth and expectations.
Lead and manage the Corporate & Employee Technology team, providing strategic direction and guidance to ensure the successful delivery of software and projects to meet business demands.
Oversee the entire software development lifecycle from requirements gathering and design to coding, testing and deployment, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to understand business needs, identify opportunities for innovation, provide strategic guidance on technology solutions and align technology efforts with business goals and priorities.
Apply cross-functional technical expertise and business knowledge, ensuring the use of industry best practices and emerging technologies.
Manage and mentor a diverse team of software engineers, testers, project managers, and application support engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment and promoting professional and technical skills growth and development.
Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring successful delivery of contracted services and driving vendor performance.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience software engineering application development, focus on Azure and/or .NET technologies preferred.
5+ years in a senior leadership role with ability to develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap and grow software engineering teams.
Experience within financial services industry or banking with strong understanding of financial standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
within the banking or financial services industry (regulated environments).
Extensive experience developing applications and designing scalable, secure and high-performance distributed systems.
Proven experience managing large software engineering teams, including performance management, coaching and mentoring
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with and influence at all levels of the organization
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results with tight deadlines
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle, including agile methodologies

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.