Technology Supervisor

COUNTRY Financial•Bloomington, IL

9d•$113,200 - $155,650

About The Position

This Technology Supervisor position provides leadership for those involved in the development, design and optimization of our Personal Lines application development platforms. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analysis, selection and modification of enterprise systems, application software, installation of network hardware/software and database management, preparation of budgets, schedules and feasibility studies. Provides direction for the effort required to protect the company’s data, tools and information systems. May be involved in planning and coordinating all aspects of projects specific to their respective area of assignment. Utilizes subject matter knowledge of user group for practical application of system characteristics. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Requirements

Typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
Personal Lines Insurance knowledge is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Sustains information systems results by defining, delivering, and supporting information systems; auditing application of systems.
Assesses information systems results by auditing application of systems.
Enhances information systems results by identifying information systems technology opportunities and developing application strategies.
Safeguards assets by planning and implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures.
Accomplishes financial objectives by determining service level required; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
Manages the implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery plans and activities in assigned areas. Maintains current contact information for all employees in applicable areas and communicates with non-recovery employees during a disaster.