Arch Capital Group Ltd. Raleigh , NC 27611
Posted 4 weeks ago
With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager of Software Development provides leadership in aligning information systems development with business objectives for assigned business applications and/or technologies. The incumbent provides overall direction and guidance to engineering managers/leads, engineers/developers and contract labor teams. She/he drives software development across multiple teams and phases to ensure execution of project work plans. Determines department priorities and ensures software development objectives are met.
Responsibilities
Responsible for effective and timely development of new and/or enhanced systems/technologies.
Monitors all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle and Production Support service levels. Ensures high level technical support is provided.
Works closely with customers, other IT managers, and management to identify and maximize opportunities to use technology to improve business processes.
Prepares business cases, including financial analyses of potential new technologies/systems/applications. Evaluates based on company strategic needs and resource availability.
Oversees business analysis, development work and quality assurance of projects for assigned systems/technologies.
Collaborates effectively at all levels to prepare strategic plans. Ensures system requests tie into objectives of the company strategy map and budgets.
Contributes to the development of information technology development standards, policies, processes and procedures to ensure consistent compatibility and integration throughout the company.
Continuously reviews the technology needs of supported business functions/processes relative to new technological developments and trends. Keeps abreast of the industry and emerging technology.
Participates in vendor/strategic partner evaluations and monitors the relationship on an ongoing basis.
Participates in department budget: P&L forecasting, operational/capital expenditures, contract negotiations, and invoice processing.
Leads and manages team to accomplish objectives through effective recruitment & selection, training & development, performance management and rewards & recognition.
Knowledge & Skills
Broad knowledge of software development techniques, processes, methods and best practices.
Strong Knowledge in Underwriting.
Knowledge in Rating Engine and Rules Management tools like Insbridge, Document Automation tools like Ghostdraft, Content Management tools like ImageRight and Saleforce.
Knowledge of Spring boot, and MS SQL.
Knowledge of application test automation products, processes, and best practices.
Strong knowledge of P&C insurance products, applications, technologies.
Strong understanding of Agile development methods and its application to company technology needs.
Strong strategic decision making & long-term planning abilities to manage resources and develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate team.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation & consultative skills for effective collaboration with senior management.
Good general business acumen.
Experience with Guidewire software is a plus.
Education & Experience
Required knowledge & skills would typically be acquired through a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience in software development & architecture design, including project management and business analysis. 5 or more years of management experience is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Normal office environment
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For individuals assigned or hired to work in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Jersey City, NJ; New York State; and/or Washington State, the base salary range is listed below. This range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.
$150,000 to $220,000
Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above range may be modified in the future
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