Plans at a tactical level and manages the effective use of resources and directs assigned staff to develop, implement and maintain large complex system(s) and/or project(s). Facilitates and/or participates in and has input to the design/development process.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Manages to the tactical and operational plan for assigned information systems and/or projects of business unit significance Advocates the use of technology to develop and/or redesign the organization's processes Accountable for directing staff to achieve deliverables. Cost benefit is the key driver for enhancement and/or project prioritization Responsible for all aspects of the human resource management of staff
Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies Ebusiness organization is looking to add an Information Systems Director to their growing team. e-Business technology is focused on delivering digital capabilities on behalf of Travelers to the market. As a member of the e-Business technology team, this individual will be asked to lead medium size development efforts for the general public and the Agents who write business with Travelers. Following agile methodologies, this individual will lead a team of developers to deliver new market facing capabilities such as an improved registration process for Travelers agents in accordance with requirements as established by our internal business partners
previous development team leadership prefered.
knowledge of development tools (CSC, HTML, JavaScript, etc)
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication/people skills
Environmental/Work Schedules/Othert Technical Knowledge Has a solid working knowledge of capabilities and direction of technology, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the technology required and the needs of business environment necessary to support assigned systems and/or projects. Develops solutions to meet business needs that reflect a clear understanding of the objectives, practices and procedures of the corporation, department and business unit. Has thorough understanding of staff responsibilities, abilities and development needs Business Knowledge & Partnership Creates an atmosphere where business partner's issues are dealt with professionally and in a timely manner. Suggests solutions that make sense and are in line with future technology direction. Communicates openly and effectively in a manner consistent with the audience. Demonstrates an adaptive style that is flexible and effective in gaining cooperation of others Problem Solving & Decision Making Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are not readily defined and/or conflict with available information. Knows where to obtain information needed to make the appropriate decisions. Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions. Is very good at identifying the problem versus the symptom. Deals increasingly with problems that require involvement of others to solve. Has the ability to reach sound decisions quickly. Carefully evaluates alternative risks and solutions before taking action. Optimizes the use of all available resources Team Orientation Maintains effective partnerships across the organization and is able to influence senior management, peers and subordinates through an inclusive style and recognition of their abilities and knowledge. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest Leadership Manages functional objectives and priorities supporting multiple assigned business units. Responsibilities are assigned with latitude for setting priorities and decision-making using generally accepted guidelines. Results are reviewed with next level manager for clarification according to predefined objectives Planning and Project Management Develops operational plans and provide task resource estimation planning. Proposes action plans that are timely, realistic and positive. Sets appropriate goals for the area and monitors progress against the plan. Delegates to maximize organizational effectiveness Financial Awareness Has budget responsibility for an organizational unit of 5 to 25 employees and/or a budget of between $1M and $10M. Develops a portion of an overall divisional budget subject to review and is responsible for expense control for the units assigned. Demonstrates sound cost-effectiveness. Failure to achieve objectives can result in delays or inefficiencies resulting in readjustment of resources and/or staff. Responsible for important and confidential information Human Resource Management Demonstrates good interpersonal skills by displaying an understanding of the needs and perspective of others. Able to balance the workload of team members and supervise individuals of varying abilities. Able to identify the talents of others and match them to the tasks that will best suit the area goals and/or provide growth for the individual. Able to assess and identify employee skill development needs and put together a training program for the individual. Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of staff performance evaluations and development planning. Recruits and retains effective staff members. Demonstrates a capacity to recognize, value and respect differences across a diverse work force
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