Head of Group Benefits Technology & AI Transformation

Guardian Life Insurance; Holmdel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life Insurance in Holmdel, NJ seeks a Head of Group Benefits Purchase Technology to lead a diverse team and own the strategy for Group Benefits Purchase applications, partnering with senior business leaders to execute the strategy and ensure delivery, financials and stability.

The role emphasizes driving AI-enabled transformation, automation, and end-to-end customer experiences, with heavy collaboration across Group Benefits and Guardian Life to align technology initiatives with

Qualifications

• Proven business-oriented and technology executive knowledge with ROI focus.
• Visionary IT leadership aligning tech with company goals and objectives.
• Delivered customer-focused applications that drive revenue.
• End-to-end understanding of customer experiences and processes.
• Strong planning, execution, and oversight of technology projects.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive innovation.
• Experience in Agile and global large-scale programs.
• AI product delivery lifecycle transformation and AI-enabled software engineering.
• Experience managing third-party outsourcers and managed services.
• Software development engineering and release management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Group Benefits Purchase Technology strategy.
• Align strategy with overall Group Benefits Purchase business plans.
• Manage financials for initiatives, team and function.
• Accountable for all technology related to Group Benefits Purchase applications.
• Oversee engineering and development teams to drive performance.
• Ensure alignment with Guardian Life Digital and Technology objectives.
• Provide strategic direction for technology initiatives.
• Improve Purchase application performance using data insights.
• Drive automation and AI-core transformations of Purchase platforms.
• Stay ahead of trends and identify new opportunities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Group Benefits and Guardian Life.
• Anticipate technology evolutions and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business acumen

AI strategy

Stakeholder management

Agile programs

Software release management

Job description

Guardian Life Insurance in Holmdel, NJ seeks a Head of Group Benefits Purchase Technology to lead a diverse team and own the strategy for Group Benefits Purchase applications, partnering with senior business leaders to execute the strategy and ensure delivery, financials and stability.

The role emphasizes driving AI-enabled transformation, automation, and end-to-end customer experiences, with heavy collaboration across Group Benefits and Guardian Life to align technology initiatives with