Director of Enterprise Applications & Innovation

Olympus Insurance Company • Jacksonville, FL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Technology is transforming the insurance industry and at Olympus, you'll help lead what's next. As our Director of Enterprise Applications & Innovation, you'll shape the technology strategy behind the applications our employees, agents, and customers rely on every day. You'll lead a talented development team while driving digital transformation, modern application architecture, AI adoption, and enterprise innovation across the organization. This is more than an application development leadership role. It's an opportunity to influence how technology accelerates business growth, improves operational efficiency, and creates better experiences for employees and customers alike. If you're energized by building high-performing teams, solving complex business challenges, and bringing innovative ideas to life, this role is for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 15+ years leading enterprise application development, software engineering, or technology organizations.
• Experience building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in software architecture, cloud technologies, DevOps, Agile delivery, and enterprise application development.
• Experience implementing AI, automation, machine learning, or other emerging technologies in a business environment.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across technical and business teams.
• Experience managing vendors, technology investments, and enterprise technology strategy.
• Strong business acumen with experience developing business cases, measuring ROI, and aligning technology investments to organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance or financial services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a High-Performing Engineering Team: Build, coach, and inspire a team of application developers while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Guide software delivery from strategy through execution while maintaining high standards for quality and performance.
• Shape Our Technology Future: Define the technical vision for enterprise applications, architecture, software development, and modernization initiatives. Lead the evolution of our development practices through Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, cloud technologies, and scalable engineering standards.
• Drive Innovation Through AI & Automation: Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies to improve business processes, developer productivity, customer experience, and operational performance. Lead pilot programs, evaluate new technologies, and help bring innovative ideas into production responsibly.
• Partner with Business Leaders: Serve as a strategic technology advisor to executive leadership and business partners. Translate business objectives into scalable technology solutions while balancing innovation, risk, cost, and long-term value.
• Deliver Business Value: Oversee enterprise technology investments, vendor partnerships, and strategic initiatives that strengthen Olympus' technology ecosystem while ensuring projects are delivered securely, efficiently, and with measurable business impact.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off to include annual PTO, Holidays, Floating Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
• Education Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Wellness Lunch N Learns
• Employee perks such as pet insurance, discount programs, and a welcoming office environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director