VP, Enterprise Application Delivery (Hybrid)

Selective Insurance Company of America•Charlotte, NC

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness. Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs. Selective Insurance is continuing to grow! We are currently seeking a VP, Enterprise Application Delivery who will be responsible for continuing to grow our regional Charlotte office into a Technology Hub for Selective Insurance. In addition to overseeing an enterprise application portfolio in support of multiple business segments & lead delivery teams, this person will be responsible for building a culture of talent development, employee engagement, and fostering an atmosphere of collaboration across multiple IT disciplines.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Previous leadership, management and supervisory experience
Excellent time management abilities
Demonstrate initiative, exercise good judgment, exhibit strong profit orientation, and have the ability to collaborate and achieve results through others
10+ years in application delivery with a proven ability to plan and execute large and complex projects
Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with proven ability to develop creative and collaborative solutions
Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed and logical discussions/presentations
Demonstrates strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines
College degree preferred in Computer Science, Technology, Business, or related field

Responsibilities

Assists the Senior Vice President in the management of day-to-day activities of the Application Delivery area including setting priorities, coordinating, and the reporting of activities.
Responsible for the daily activities of the managers and developers within the Application Delivery area.
Oversees the engineering and delivery of applications which are designed to provide and enhance business capability in support of corporate business objectives.
Keeps abreast of new developments and forecasts of future trends in the areas of application delivery.
Participate in the evaluation, acquisition, and implementation of vendor software to support business processes.
Collaborates with Enterprise Architecture and contributes to the development of enterprise technology standards, reference architectures, and the corporate technology strategy.
Leverages enterprise standards and reference architectures to specify, acquire, engineer, or implement and Enterprise Applications.
Responsible and accountable for delivery of projects/products including features, schedule, and budget as well as project status reporting to senior IT management.
Responsible for the overall cost efficiency of the Application Delivery area including the evaluation, selection, and management of appropriate sourcing options.
Responsible and accountable for the ITS department budget for the area.
Plans and directs all aspects of Talent Management for the Application Delivery area including: acquisition, assessment, development, and performance and compensation management.
Identifies and mentors high potential associates, develops appropriate succession plans, and ensures development plans are in place for all team members.
Oversees the delivery of critical strategic projects partnering with business and IT leaders to analyze requirements and design solutions.
Manage and collaborate with IT team to design, build and implement solutions that achieve successful business outcomes.
Assists the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Delivery Services in collaboration with Application Delivery leadership team in defining and managing technical strategies, priorities, and development/operational standards.
Oversee operating and project financials with accountability for budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.
Manage vendor relationships including contract negotiation and construction