IT Application Development Director - Remote

Paradigm•Lombard, IL

40d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time, remote IT Application Development Director. The Director, Application Development & Implementations, will provide leadership and oversee the IT implementations team for client and partner implementations. The Director is responsible for the success of the IT implementations delivery, inclusive of effectively handling project teams, tracking against key achievements, identifying project dependencies escalating and mitigating project risks, and keeping project stakeholders informed of the project status. This role will focus on continuous technical implementation processes improvements to improve the consistency and efficiency of Paradigm's implementations project delivery. The position is an external client and partner-facing role, and it is important for this person to be dedicated to keeping the implementation process and projects on track through appropriate communications and integration with business partners from Implementations, Operations, Sales, Finance and Account Management. Each client/partner will have different goals and requirements, and it is the role of this Director to balance the customer objectives with the PSN strategic objectives for an exceptional client experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Project Management, Business Management or related field or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience leading strategic technology initiatives.
Lead by example as well as being a strong mentor and people developer.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally ensuring customer service excellence.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey sophisticated concepts simply and clearly to a variety of stakeholders. Capable of connecting with multiple audiences and articulating lines of reasoning.
Ability to operate as a self-starter, operating with limited guidance in a highly matrixed organization.
Enjoy a fast-paced, high-intensity environment; able to handle multiple priorities.
Must be client driven, ability to work within a team environment, and be focused on providing a high quality of service to the client.
Professional, effective leader with a proven ability to build, inspire and motivate teams while driving world-class services.
Ability to manage and plan team budget
Solid project management and coordination skills with strong problem solving/analytical thinking and technical background, able to design and hands-on implement technical solutions to complex business problems.
Strong business analysis and IT integration skills.
Strong IT Agile experience
Expertise in EDI (837,277,999.) and web services.
Proficient with Microsoft productivity tools
Working knowledge of the Workers' Comp industry.

Responsibilities

Responsible for complying with Paradigm Information Security requirements and policies, for safeguarding Paradigm or Paradigm related passwords, and for notifying Paradigm of any Information Security incidents per policy SEC 10-12 Information Security Incident Management.
Lead technical implementation delivery of the Paradigm Specialty Network products.
Responsible for successful implementation within the defined timeframe and budget.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand the Statement of Work of client's goals and objectives, translating them into actionable directives for project managers and business analysts.
Manage the delivery of the IT implementation timelines for all client/partner implementations.
Manage the delivery of the client or partner design documentation, inclusive of appropriate sign-off.
Maintain communication with the client and internal stakeholders on overall project status including all milestones and any risks associated to project completion.
Create and maintain standard operating process reference material for internal staff and external client use including all workflows and client protocols.
Provide strategic insights to internal organizational leaders on areas of improvement to the implementation process that can reduce time to market, reduce costs and increase ROI.
Work with other App Dev Directors on continuous improvements of technology capabilities to ensure most efficient and effective implementations.
Establish and track IT implementation metrics (KPIs) to increase visibility alignment and accountability to meet delivery goals.
Establish team metrics and dashboard, ongoing management of the internal controls to ensure business metrics (KPI's) are met or exceeded.
Ownership of the client implementation SharePoint site and all pertinent documentation including but not limited to; project plan, requirements/client designs, testing plans, workflows and technical specifications.
Ensuring all compliance audit materials are stored and available as needed.
Monitor the warranty period of the implementation for 30 days post go live. Ensuring all postproduction validations are complete prior to project conclusion.
Successful "hand-off" of the client implementation and ongoing support to IT Production Support, Account Management and operations teams once the implementation is complete.
Identify cross team roadblocks and develop solutions.
Review team's performance and adjust accordingly.
Guide, maintain and enforce departmental practices, methodologies, policies and procedures.
Mentor, train, and supervise team members directly and indirectly, review their work and provide effective constructive feedback to achieve their best performance and goal attainment
Set the tone for a strong Enterprise culture and high employee engagement.
Ensure all team members understand, are trained in, and comply with Paradigm's security requirements and policies.
Ensure all team members have the minimum level of IT system access required to effectively complete their Paradigm responsibilities.