Experis
Lead IT Solutions Architect
Duration: 3-6 month contract to hire (US Citizen or Green Card Holder)
Pay Rate: $70/hr - $78/hr W2
Description Construct capability roadmaps leveraging financial knowledge and various teams. Evaluate targeted solutions consistent with architectural standards and best practices for the ALIP capability. Provide techno-functional leadership in tactical planning and participate in strategic planning (demand, capacity, and evolution) for the capability. Collaborate with Enterprise Architect on prioritizations and implementation of new architectures. Maintain shared models, diagrams and documentation to effectively articulate multiple views of the technical architecture and ensure compliance with Enterprise Architect recommendations, patterns and standards. Ensure alignment between IT Spend and Business Goals/Strategies. Leverage a Matrixed Organization to translate ambiguity into Business Results.
What You Do
Provide financial business domain guidance with emphasis on Annuity products in ALIP related projects, ensuring the various systems within the Capability are properly leveraged.
Use techno-functional knowledge and financial acumen to propose new policy administration projects. Author and participate in Capability Roadmapping. Establish change agendas in alignment with Enterprise Architecture Roadmaps and Business Drivers.
Participate in ALIP Capability Maturation. Establish and advocate for target Capability Maturity Models, including technical, staff and financial business process changes. Define, establish, document, implement and maintain Admin system Architecture policies, standards, methods and procedures. Participate in the annual Budget Cycle by filtering and prioritizing technology projects for the ALIP Capability. Lead technology surveys to evaluate changes in the insurance admin system marketplace.
Analyze the current capability portfolio to identify weaknesses and work with Enterprise Architecture to develop opportunities for improvement such as expanding capacity, reducing complexity, reducing time & cost, and increasing effectiveness.
Provide technical direction to Solution Engineers within the Capability to help implement complex financial calculations on the ALIP admin system.
Develop both Conceptual and Detailed Architectural plans focusing on the realization of the defined business value within ALIP capability.
Participate in definition, evaluation and testing of Enterprise Architecture patterns and define the Capability standards and patterns.
Develop and implement strategic plans to address complex business challenges, leveraging analytical skills to optimize performance and enhance business outcomes.
Lead and mentor capability architects, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration.
Contribute toward the adoption and integration of cloud technology and AI solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling data-driven decision-making.
What You Bring
11+ years’ experience required: Experience in working with insurance or financial domain based companies using ALIP or other Insurance admin systems.
Strong understanding of policy administrative platforms (ALIP, Guidewire, Proformex, Majesco, FAST, iPipeline, OIPA).
8-10 years’ experience preferred: General Supervisory Experience (in addition to the minimum requirements).
Bachelor's Degree with emphasis on Finance related topics, or similar discipline.
Advanced degree preferred: MA in Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration or similar discipline.
Knowledge of SQL a plus.
Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
401(k)
If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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Pay Rate: $70/hr - $78/hr W2
Description Construct capability roadmaps leveraging financial knowledge and various teams. Evaluate targeted solutions consistent with architectural standards and best practices for the ALIP capability. Provide techno-functional leadership in tactical planning and participate in strategic planning (demand, capacity, and evolution) for the capability. Collaborate with Enterprise Architect on prioritizations and implementation of new architectures. Maintain shared models, diagrams and documentation to effectively articulate multiple views of the technical architecture and ensure compliance with Enterprise Architect recommendations, patterns and standards. Ensure alignment between IT Spend and Business Goals/Strategies. Leverage a Matrixed Organization to translate ambiguity into Business Results.
What You Do
Provide financial business domain guidance with emphasis on Annuity products in ALIP related projects, ensuring the various systems within the Capability are properly leveraged.
Use techno-functional knowledge and financial acumen to propose new policy administration projects. Author and participate in Capability Roadmapping. Establish change agendas in alignment with Enterprise Architecture Roadmaps and Business Drivers.
Participate in ALIP Capability Maturation. Establish and advocate for target Capability Maturity Models, including technical, staff and financial business process changes. Define, establish, document, implement and maintain Admin system Architecture policies, standards, methods and procedures. Participate in the annual Budget Cycle by filtering and prioritizing technology projects for the ALIP Capability. Lead technology surveys to evaluate changes in the insurance admin system marketplace.
Analyze the current capability portfolio to identify weaknesses and work with Enterprise Architecture to develop opportunities for improvement such as expanding capacity, reducing complexity, reducing time & cost, and increasing effectiveness.
Provide technical direction to Solution Engineers within the Capability to help implement complex financial calculations on the ALIP admin system.
Develop both Conceptual and Detailed Architectural plans focusing on the realization of the defined business value within ALIP capability.
Participate in definition, evaluation and testing of Enterprise Architecture patterns and define the Capability standards and patterns.
Develop and implement strategic plans to address complex business challenges, leveraging analytical skills to optimize performance and enhance business outcomes.
Lead and mentor capability architects, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration.
Contribute toward the adoption and integration of cloud technology and AI solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling data-driven decision-making.
What You Bring
11+ years’ experience required: Experience in working with insurance or financial domain based companies using ALIP or other Insurance admin systems.
Strong understanding of policy administrative platforms (ALIP, Guidewire, Proformex, Majesco, FAST, iPipeline, OIPA).
8-10 years’ experience preferred: General Supervisory Experience (in addition to the minimum requirements).
Bachelor's Degree with emphasis on Finance related topics, or similar discipline.
Advanced degree preferred: MA in Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration or similar discipline.
Knowledge of SQL a plus.
Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
401(k)
If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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