Avp, Unified Communications And Collaboration

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.

Job Description

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Sompo has a unique opportunity for an AVP, Unified Communications and Collaboration in our Information Technology team.

We are seeking a visionary and technically adept AVP of UCC to lead our Webex UCC environment. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive UCC strategy, overseeing the successful completion of migration to the cloud, and ensuring the ongoing optimization and utilization of our Webex environment.

This position offers a unique blend of strategic planning, technical leadership, and project management. The ideal candidate will be a CCIE-level individual with a deep understanding of Webex capabilities and a passion for driving innovation in the UCC space.

Location: This position will be based out of our Purchase, NY; Morristown, NJ; Boston, MA; Conshohocken, PA; Charlotte, NC or NYC office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you'll be doing:

• Establish and implement multi-year strategic plan for UCC laying out plan for all major technologies.

• Perform as a solution architect for Unified Communication and Collaborations utilizing extensive technical knowledge to design and implement a fully integrated environment including real-time communications, content collaboration and AV technologies heavily utilizing Cisco/Webex technologies.

• Complete transition of Webex from on-premises solution to cloud-based services.

• Manage and optimize the Webex environment to ensure its performance, stability, and security.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for Webex user administration, feature configuration, and access control.

• Provide ongoing support and training to users on Webex functionalities and best practices.

• Conduct regular reviews and identify opportunities for further optimization and feature utilization.

• Provide technical leadership and expertise to the UCC team, ensuring a deep understanding of Webex architecture and functionalities.

• Collaborate with IT and Security teams to integrate Webex with existing IT infrastructure and security protocols.

• Stay current on Webex technical advancements, certifications, and best practices. Identify and implement new Webex features and functionalities to enhance user collaboration and productivity.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree with a major in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field - required.

• Minimum 10 years of comprehensive and deep experience in IT, preferably with large implementations of unified communications and collaboration and in managing large, complex enterprise environments.

• 5+ years in technical operations, architecture, or equivalent progressive roles with 5+ years in supervisory or management capacity.

• Professional certifications from leading equipment vendors: Cisco CCIE Collaboration preferred.

• Hands on experience implementing Webex UCC technologies in an enterprise environment. MS Teams experience a plus.

• Extensive knowledge of data center operations, telecommunications, network engineering, data center applications, client/server computing, and production operations support, best practices, and technologies.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to distill complex issues quickly, effectively communicate strategies, and summarize key points/implications. Ability to present, interact, and connect with executives, engineers, and technical contacts. Ability to understand and articulate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner

Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution

• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options

• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children

• Vision benefits

• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children

• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions

• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays

• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit

• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

In today's world, what do we stand for?

Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo.

Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone's unique contributions - we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.