Hybrid Director of IT Development bei Union Mutual

Union Mutual is seeking a Director of IT Development to join our dynamic team of IT professionals based in our Montpelier, Vermont office.  The Company will consider hybrid work arrangements; however, this position does require the incumbent to be in the Montpelier, VT office frequently and therefore it is preferred that the incumbent be located within driving distance of Montpelier, VT. 

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage the Union Mutual Development Team, including software developers, business analysts and quality assurance analysts, in alignment with the strategic priorities of the IT Department and the Company
• Manage the software development department, including developing and monitoring the department budget and performing other departmental administrative duties
• Engage in planning, directing, and coordinating the activities associated with developing software solutions for multiple functional departments across the organization
• Ensure the timely release of production enhancements, upgrades, patches, and hotfixes
• Act as primary liaison with the external vendor for the Company’s policy administration platform, involved in all aspects of managing that vendor relationship 

 Job Requirements:

• A very strong understanding of the insurance industry and insurance policy administration systems 
• A master’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, or  
   a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years of experience, or  
   10+ or more years of relevant experience. 
• Exceptional problem-solving, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

Named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont for twelve years running, Union Mutual has been providing quality property and casualty insurance products for over 150 years. Our employees are an integral part of our success as we strive to attract, challenge, and retain talented professionals. We are looking for ambitious, communicative, and detail-oriented individuals who are comfortable working as part of an agile multidisciplinary team.