Director IT Applications

Full Time
Irvine, CA 92602
Posted
Job description

Position is open to Remote, near one of our office locations preferred. LIBERTY offices are located in Irvine, CA/Las Vegas, NV/Oklahoma City, OK/ Tampa, FL/Uniondale, NY.


This position is responsible for aligning IT strategy and systems and provides leadership and direction for selecting solutions (buy vs. build) across a wide range of environments. This position effectively manages systems, including sustainment and new development, and is responsible for planning, acquiring, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-wide systems in an efficient and secure manner. This role also builds and mentors leaders within IT, ensuring IT-business partner alignment and the creation of business value from IT-enabled investments.


Job Summary Details:

  • Develops cutting-edge solutions that support strategies and provides a high degree of end user satisfaction.
  • Builds and directs a cohesive team of internal and external personnel to effectively develop across a broad range of technologies including packaged implementations, custom development, and maintenance.
  • Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, inter-disciplinary teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
  • Ensures projects are completed on time / on budget and with superior quality.
  • Provides technical expertise, support, and guidance in planning and implementing.
  • Provides product management expertise, oversight, and guidance for team development/ongoing maintenance.
  • Ensures the integrity of all information systems and corporate information through the implementation and maintenance of established system management practices and controls.
  • Identifies tools, processes and techniques to improve efficiency and quality of the development group.
  • Effectively negotiates with vendors and consultants as required. Uses consultants judiciously to augment staff and ensures cost-beneficial utilization.
  • Continuously evaluates staff positions, responsibilities, and individuals for appropriate performance, skills, potential for improvement and growth.
  • Stays abreast of leading-edge technologies and best practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Education/Experience:

Required - 4 Year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work-related experience
Preferred - PMP, Scrum Master, Lean or ITIL certification
10 Years of Applications Development related experience, including 5 years' minimum experience in management


Specific Skills/Knowledge:

  • Ability to set technical direction and architecture.
  • Experience with automated/continuous testing.
  • Relevant experience, including with programming, product management, budgeting, resource allocation, change management, risk management, escalation, etc.
  • Knowledge of DevOps preferred.
  • Strong data management skills.
  • Deep understanding of software development lifecycles (i.e. Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, SAFe, Lean).
  • Ability to build strong relationships with business partners and IT leadership to drive strategy and tactical execution.
  • Ability to ensure effective use of staff, the smooth/efficient operation of the application team, proper controls, and minimal down-time due to systems issues.
  • Ability to mentor staff to improve skills, provide career growth, and ensure succession plans.


WHAT WE OFFER!

Happy, healthy employees enhance our ability to assist our members and contribute more actively to their society. That’s why LIBERTY offers competitive and attractive benefit packages for their employees. We strive to care for employees in positive ways that promotes wellness and productive employees.


Our first-class benefit package supports our employees and their dependents with:

  • Competitive pay structure and saving options that help you reach your financial goals!
  • Excellent 401k that matches up to 5%, immediate vesting during Safe Harbor period and professional financial advice through Financial Engines!
  • Medical Insurance at no charge for employee only coverage. LIBERTY subsidizes 50% of eligible dependent coverage! Company offers PPO and HMO (where available) options.
  • 100% paid dental coverage for your ENTIRE eligible Family members!
  • 100% paid vision coverage for employee only coverage, low premium for dependents!
  • PTO WITH ADDITIONAL SICK AND HOLIDAY TIME
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Remote work
  • And so much more...


Compensation:

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary for this position is $129,099 - $167,829 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at LIBERTY, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any, final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.


INCLUSION STATEMENT
- LIBERTY Dental Plan commits to maintaining a work environment that acknowledges all individuals within the workplace and will continue to engage in practices that are inclusive of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to have every person within the organization have a sense of belonging while encouraging individuals to unleash their full potential. LIBERTY will leverage diverse perspectives in building high performance teams and organizational culture.

LIBERTY Dental Plan will continue to strengthen and develop external partnerships by providing equitable health care access and improving population health in the communities we serve.

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment, recruitment, promotions, and transfers, as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.


Sponsorship and Relocation Specifications:

LIBERTY Dental Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer / VETS / Disabled.

No relocation assistance or sponsorship available at this time.

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